"Technically and in terms of skill, AJ has yet to meet a boxer like Usyk," said Eddie Hearn, promoter of Anthony Joshua (24-1, 22 KOs). He is scheduled to fight Alexander Usyk (18-0, ...
Both fighters stood on the top of the podium at the London Olympics nine years ago - the Ukrainian at cruiserweight and the Englishman at heavyweight. Usyk dominated the cruiserweight division, collecting all four belts at 200 pounds and will now challenge for the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles.
"AJ has already dealt with punchers like Whyte, Klitschko and Ruiz Jr. Usyk certainly can't punch as hard as they do, but he's one of the best boxers in the world P4P. He can be a tough and uncomfortable opponent. Anthony doesn't want to dominate him physically, he needs to beat him with his skills, box at the same level and just outsmart him. It's a dangerous fight for us, but I believe AJ will do well," added the head of Matchroom Boxing.