Ex-two-time unified heavyweight champion Briton Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) on the eve of a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs) drew attention to the fact that the opponent visually seems slightly unrepentant compared to the first match.
Usyk-Joshua: MythBusters – battle preview
Fans and experts suggest that this time Usyk will want to end the fight ahead of schedule – he almost did it in September, but was satisfied with the decision of the judges.
Joshua’s opinion: “They don’t become punchers. They are born. The weight, rather, helps to endure shocks. Weights and all won’t make your plop any harder or heavier. For what purpose did he goof off? I can’t know exactly what Usyk is up to and what his plan is. Only he and his team know about it. But I hope it works, because I need a real and cool fight. I want a great show.”
About the performance of the Ukrainian during the press conference: “There were no mind games there. If you can read “body language”, then you immediately understood this. It’s no secret that press conferences are not my forte. I am strong in boxing. And on Saturday I will prove it. I never judge by press conferences. We said everything we wanted to say. But all the best will be shown only on Saturday.”
On the difference from the first fight: “I don’t care this time. I want to win, no matter the cost. You will need to throw more punches – so be it. Mentally, I’m ready for this. Mentally, I am ready to do everything to win. Forecasts? I’m not a bookmaker to make predictions. I think it will be a 12-round carnage. And if it ends earlier, then we will consider it an additional bonus. I believe in knockout, I believe in my power. I believe that she has not disappeared anywhere.
It’s funny that the legendary heavyweight previously smashed the heavyweight elite: “Joshua, Wilder, Fury – they are all worthless.” The British expert spoke about the fact that Usyk “got loose” on the eve of the rematch with Joshua for a reason.
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