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Oleksandr Usyk to star in Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s upcoming MMA film as legendary Ukrainian kickboxer

Lights. Camera. Action. Oleksandr Usyk will ditch the boxing gloves for the red carpet next year when he stars alongside Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in the upcoming MMA movie, ‘The Smashing Machine’. ‘The Cat’ is one of several combat sports icons who are set to feature in the upcoming A24 film – with the

Oleksandr Usyk to star in Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s upcoming MMA film as legendary Ukrainian kickboxer

Lights. Digicam. Motion. Oleksandr Usyk will ditch the boxing gloves for the purple carpet subsequent 12 months when he stars alongside Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt within the upcoming MMA film, ‘The Smashing Machine’.

‘The Cat’ is considered one of a number of fight sports activities icons who’re set to characteristic within the upcoming A24 movie – with the heavyweight boxer anticipated to get some main display time as he portrays a legendary Ukrainian kickboxer.

Oleksandr Usyk punches Tyson Fury during the IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO and Undisputed Heavyweight titles' fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk at K...

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Oleksandr Usyk to star in The Rock’s upcoming fight sports activities film

We’re now only a few days away from one of many greatest rematches in heavyweight boxing historical past; and if Tyson Fury can equal the rating at 1-1 towards Oleksandr Usyk, you higher consider that the trilogy showdown can be booked for 2025.

It’s already going to be a giant 12 months for the favored Ukrainian, who can also be set to characteristic as a main character in ‘The Smashing Machine’ – a biographical sports activities film that tells the story of American MMA legend, Mark Kerr.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson will star as Kerr with Academy Award nominee Emily Blunt enjoying his then-partner Daybreak Staples – the film is helmed by ‘Uncut Gems’ director Benny Safdie.

Usyk will characteristic as one of many primary ‘antagonists’ of the film, former world champion kickboxer and 68-fight MMA veteran, Igor ‘Ice Chilly’ Vovchanchyn.

The Ukrainian fought Kerr at PRIDE 7 in Japan in 1999 after which once more at PRIDE 12 in 2000; we gained’t reveal the outcomes of these two bouts, as their rivalry is predicted to be a key storyline within the movie.

MMA icons Bas Rutten and present Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader will even seem.

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Filming took the group to numerous areas all over the world, together with Vancouver, Los Angeles, New Mexico and naturally, Tokyo – manufacturing formally wrapped on August 7, 2024.

A particular launch date for ‘The Smashing Machine’ ft. Johnson, Blunt, and Usyk has not but been formally revealed by A24 however is certain to be probably the greatest sports activities movies of the 12 months.

Boxing consultants previous and current share prediction for Tyson Fury rematch

Oleksandr Usyk faces Tyson Fury for the second time on Saturday, December 21 on the Kingdom Area in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As followers put together themselves for what must be one other excellent heavyweight showdown, boxing consultants from all over the world are sharing their predictions – and if it wasn’t apparent already, the fight sports activities group is torn.

Mike Tyson claimed that while Usyk is certainly “one of the best heavyweight on the planet,” he’s nonetheless siding with the Brit as “his father gave him my identify, I’m not abandoning him now.”

Lennox Lewis and Anthony Joshua had been each in agency settlement that if the rematch merely comes right down to boxing prowess, it’s Oleksandr Usyk all the best way.

Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn revealed that his “heart says Tyson Fury, my head says Oleksandr Usyk,” as he sided with ‘The Gypsy King’ to equal the rating at one apiece.

The identical sentiment was echoed by Daniel Dubois, who said that he’s backing Fury within the hopes of securing an all-British showdown for undisputed glory.

Michael Moorer, Joseph Parker, and Oscar De La Hoya also offered their predictions.

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