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Richard Torrez (1-0, 1 KOs) I am sure that the British Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) would be ideal as a sparring partner – he is preparing for a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs), to which he lost in September by unanimous decision.
“I was hoping to get an invitation to camp from Joshua,”
honestly admitted Torrez. – After all, I’m a bit like Usyk stylistically. But everything happened as it happened – no one called me. If some other hefty heavyweight is ready to spar with me, then I will definitely accept the offer. Why am I the perfect match for Joshua for sparring? Because there are very few short, fast left-handed heavyweights.”
Torrez decided on a favorite: “What Usyk does – his footwork, lateral movements, feints – all this now simply has no analogues. Joshua’s chances? He just needs to give free rein to his fists. In this case, he will have a chance, because he is more powerful. If he hits, he will shock the opponent. If he throws more punches, if he combines, then I think the fight will turn out to be more competitive and more interesting than the first confrontation. But now I’m betting on Usyk.”
Prospekt thanked the Ukrainian: “All the time I was strained by the talk that now the era of heavyweights has come. Small fighters all immediately began to write off. Just because of their height. We are all like: “Wait, we can at least have a chance …” Thanks to Usyk for killing this ridiculous legend in the bud. And I want to put the final nail in her coffin. I get asked all the time why I didn’t go to cruiser. Damn, do you guys know that Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Joe Frazier were plus or minus my height?
In the meantime, Torres is busy – tonight he will box with a compatriot
Roberto Zavala Jr. (2-1-1, 2 KOs).
Recall that Usyk vs Joshua 2 will take place on August 20 in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). Do you know how much tickets for this rematch cost? The prices are impressive. Yesterday, the expert explained why Robert Garcia is the perfect coach for Joshua in front of Usyk.
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