The head of Matchroom Boxing, Eddie Hearn, believed in his ex-world champion Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) so much that he even more established himself in the forecast for his rematch with the owner of the IBF, WBO and WBA heavyweight belts Oleksandr Usyk (19-0 , 13 KOs). The British functionary believes that additional kilograms will not help the Ukrainian.
Earlier it became known that Usyk allegedly picked up about 15 kg for the return fight.
“He looks very big,” Hearn said.
BoxingSocial about Usyk. – I expect him to try to beat AJ [досрочно]. I think the fight will end within six rounds. It will be a real fight.”
Bradley gave some advice to Joshua on how to beat Usyk
Hearn predicts that this time Usyk won’t be boxing on the back foot to meet the oncoming Joshua, but will try to “be aggressive”.
“And I think he will be knocked out,” promoter Joshua gave a disappointing forecast for Alexander.
In the first fight, the Ukrainian “unwound” Anthony and won by decision of the judges. The Usyk-Joshua rematch will take place on August 20 in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). There will be another belt at stake – The Ring magazine.
Meanwhile, an American expert admires Usyk’s legs.
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