It is expected that on July 23 in the Middle East, the holder of the WBA Super, IBF and WBO heavyweight belts, Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs), will give revenge to the previous holder of these titles, Briton Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs). Their first face-to-face fight took place in September in London (England), ended with Usyk’s victory by unanimous decision.
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Legendary British boxing columnist and commentator
Colin Hart surethat his compatriot has practically no chance to beat the champion: “I have said this before and I will repeat it. Joshua is a burst bubble. I think Usyk will beat him again. And it seems to me that this time Usyk will stop him before the final gong. He almost did it in the first fight in the last three minutes.”
However, Hart does not exclude that Joshua still has a chance. And they are connected solely with the mood of Usyk – it is not a fact that he will be able to focus 100% on preparations, given Russia’s military invasion of the territory of independent Ukraine, which began in February.
“There is only one caveat to my statement. We don’t know what Usyk is thinking now. Where is he now mentally. I suppose that at least half of him stayed in Ukraine, he worries about his relatives and compatriots. If he can still come to the fight 100% assembled, then I don’t see how Joshua can take revenge, ”the expert believes.
Hart also commented on the decision of the WBC champion in the same weight Briton Tyson Fury to announce his retirement: “I think that when he is offered a duel with the winner of the Usyk vs Joshua rematch, he simply cannot refuse. Regardless of what he said before. I am sure that he will strive to become the absolute world champion. It’s a real legacy fight. The fight he deserved. The fight will take place where the most money will be offered for it. Alas, but it will not be Britain. I think Saudi Arabia will take the fight. What can I say? Please accept my congratulations…”
Another British expert “can’t figure out how to beat Usyk” at all. Meanwhile, legendary promoter Bob ArumTop Rank) confidently states that Tyson Fury will not leave before the Usyk-Joshua rematch. This week, rumors have spread that the second fight is on the verge of collapse. Inside commented by Eddie Hearn.
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