Anthony Joshua vows to be a ‘different fighter’ and not repeat ….
Anthony Joshua has warned Oleksandr Usyk that, come their $100million rematch next Saturday, he will be fighting an AJ as different from their first bout as the new venue in the Arabian desert is from their original battleground in north London.
But Usyk, who took Joshua’s world titles in that fight, shrugs and says: ‘He will find that I too will be a different fighter here in Saudi Arabia.
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Anthony Joshua vows to be a ‘different fighter’ and not repeat ….
The former undisputed world cruiserweight champion, who has taken leave from manning the war in Ukraine to defend his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight belts, has pushed himself to new limits.
Usyk has been swimming for a quite astonishing total of five hours a day — including multiple butterfly lengths — in addition to his gym work. At 6ft 3in, Usyk is 3in shorter yet has been sparring Eastern European giants taller than the Briton.
As for AJ, he is preparing to revise his curious psychology of trying to outbox rather than batter Usyk last time. It was as if he had something to prove about his skills, which was utterly unnecessary.
The explanation may be found in his sympathetic approach to the repeated delays of the rematch
, from April through June and finally to August, as Usyk extricated himself from the war and worked to regain ring fitness. Says Joshua now: ‘We looked at suitable dates for Oleksandr and his team.
I felt it was important for him to be ready, rather than for us to be forcing a date on them. I didn’t want us saying they had to take or leave a specific date.
Joshua is unsure about how the conflict with Russia and his armed enlistment will have affected his rival.
Asked whether Usyk’s mindset might be altered by fighting for his country, he answered: ‘If it was me, yes, it would have an impact.
I don’t know if it would be positive or negative or how I would deal it with it. But I do know it would be tough.
‘I’ve never lived through anything like he has and have no idea what the ramifications would be for me. But I do respect him for everything he’s done. One hundred per cent.
You have to defend your home. It is such a shame that civilians get the worst of wars which are political issues.
READ MORE:8days to the match Anthony Joshua speakes if he loses to Oleksandr Usyk…
Usyk sought the encouragement of President Volodymyr Zelensky before deciding to lay down his assault weapon and pull on the
gloves. Joshua offers similar endorsement, saying: ‘I think I would have done the same as him [going to war then take this fight].
Not as a boxer or a warrior but as a general person fighting for his community. That’s what you do in war, isn’t it? Protect your home.’
Anthony Joshua vows to be a ‘different fighter’ and not repeat ….
Anthony Joshua has warned Oleksandr Usyk that, come their $100million rematch next Saturday, he will be fighting an AJ as different from their first bout as the new venue in the Arabian desert is from their original battleground in north London.
But Usyk, who took Joshua’s world titles in that fight, shrugs and says: ‘He will find that I too will be a different fighter here in Saudi Arabia.
’
Anthony Joshua vows to be a ‘different fighter’ and not repeat ….
The former undisputed world cruiserweight champion, who has taken leave from manning the war in Ukraine to defend his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight belts, has pushed himself to new limits.
Usyk has been swimming for a quite astonishing total of five hours a day — including multiple butterfly lengths — in addition to his gym work. At 6ft 3in, Usyk is 3in shorter yet has been sparring Eastern European giants taller than the Briton.
As for AJ, he is preparing to revise his curious psychology of trying to outbox rather than batter Usyk last time. It was as if he had something to prove about his skills, which was utterly unnecessary.
The explanation may be found in his sympathetic approach to the repeated delays of the rematch
, from April through June and finally to August, as Usyk extricated himself from the war and worked to regain ring fitness. Says Joshua now: ‘We looked at suitable dates for Oleksandr and his team.
I felt it was important for him to be ready, rather than for us to be forcing a date on them. I didn’t want us saying they had to take or leave a specific date.
Joshua is unsure about how the conflict with Russia and his armed enlistment will have affected his rival.
Asked whether Usyk’s mindset might be altered by fighting for his country, he answered: ‘If it was me, yes, it would have an impact.
I don’t know if it would be positive or negative or how I would deal it with it. But I do know it would be tough.
‘I’ve never lived through anything like he has and have no idea what the ramifications would be for me. But I do respect him for everything he’s done. One hundred per cent.
You have to defend your home. It is such a shame that civilians get the worst of wars which are political issues.
READ MORE:8days to the match Anthony Joshua speakes if he loses to Oleksandr Usyk…
Usyk sought the encouragement of President Volodymyr Zelensky before deciding to lay down his assault weapon and pull on the
gloves. Joshua offers similar endorsement, saying: ‘I think I would have done the same as him [going to war then take this fight].
Not as a boxer or a warrior but as a general person fighting for his community. That’s what you do in war, isn’t it? Protect your home.’
