According to Amir Khan, Ukrainian heavyweight, WBA / WBO / IBF title holder Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs) has actually become heavier for the upcoming rematch against Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs), gaining as much as 15 kg.
However, if we believe the photos and videos that have reached us in recent days directly from Jeddah, where the second fight is to take place on August 20, Usyk does not look much bigger than last September, when Anthony defeated in England.
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Here is what Usyk himself says about his weight.
“I won’t tell you about the strategy (for the fight), but the weight – well, let’s just say, now I’m a little heavier than I was last time,” said Alexander. – At the same time, I can’t say exactly with what weight I will enter the ring – we will see it on Friday at the weigh-in. I’m not a good predictor. You’ll see everything on Saturday night. I’ll just do my job, do what I have to do.”
Meanwhile, coach Bellew revealed what Joshua needs to do in a rematch with Usyk.
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