The rematch on August 20 between Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs) and Briton Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) in heavyweight will not last all the allotted time and will end, possibly before the end of the 9th round. This forecast was made by the promoter of the IBF, WBO and WBA world champion Alexander Krasyuk.
The functionary believes that Usyk will have to go through “a very difficult five to seven rounds” in this fight.
“This is the time when he needs to be really alert and focused and stick to the plan,” Krasyuk said. Boxing Social. “He knows what to do, he has experience.”
What do Vitali Klitschko and Usyk have in common?
“I think the fight will not last 12 rounds. Don’t know. It should end within eight, maybe nine rounds, ”the promoter suggested.
Usyk took the titles from Joshua in September 2021. Here’s our rematch preview: Usyk vs. Joshua: MythBusters.
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