Joshua: Usyk is not worse than Fury

Anthony Joshua (24-1, 22 KOs) was scheduled to unify the heavyweight championship belts in August against Tyson Fury (30-0-1, 21 KOs). Due to the legal obligations of the "King of the Gypsies" AJ had to change his plans and, finally, on September 25, he will hold a mandatory defense of the WBO title with Alexander Usyk (18-0, 13 KOs). The Briton claims that although his schedule has been adjusted, he will face a similar level of challenge in terms of athletic prowess.

“I don’t want to blame anyone in this situation, I was ready for Fury, but we have to move forward,” Joshua said. “There's another challenge ahead, just as good as Fury. I have to take Usyk seriously, because he will definitely come out to win and fight. I need such serious rivals! Of course, I dreamed of a fight for the title of undisputed champion, everything was already ready for this, but we are moving on."

“For me, the most important fight is always my next fight, although you also need to have an idea of ​​your goals. When I enter the ring with Usyk, it is not known how the situation will turn out later. Maybe next will be Fury, Wilder, Whyte, Ruiz, Ortiz? Nobody knows, I just have to be fit and ready for anything. For me, names are not important, but belts - I fight for my glory,” explained the WBO, WBO and IBF champion.