Former world champion in two weight categories, and now a television commentator on the sports channel ESPN American Timothy Bradley in
interview local media expressed his opinion about the upcoming rematch between the unified heavyweight champion (over 90.7 kg) Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs) and former British champion Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs).
The expert also commented on Joshua’s invitation to a new mentor in the person of the well-known American specialist Robert Garcia.
– Wilder vs. Usyk rematch winner – Joshua, what do you think?
“I heard he’s going to fight Helenius.
– Yes, but the manager said that they want the winner of Usyk’s rematch – Joshua.
“This is a great fight. See who wins this fight. I think Usyk will win, to be honest. I think Usyk will win again because he is a better boxer. I think Joshua will come out a little more aggressive.
Everyone wants to know from me what the new coach will bring to Joshua. Robert Garcia will give him both pluses and minuses. Here is what he will give him. Joshua is a middle range fighter. He does most of the work at medium range. Garcia is really good at this distance. Honestly, he has a lot of guys who prefer the pressing style. He is used to this and can tell you how to get where he needs to go and how to close the distance and what not to do in the process. And this is a man who can raise his morale. He is a famous trainer, he speaks with passion, he can motivate his fighter, Joshua in particular. So I think it will be very helpful for Joshua because he needs someone in his corner who believes he can win, as opposed to the team that was before that he was used to and comfortable with. . Joshua knew what they would have to say before they said it. This is a good change.
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