Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) ahead of today's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs), perhaps on the advice of the new coach Robert Garcia, he decided to change the brand of gloves in which he would box. In the previous few fights, including the first fight with the Ukrainian, Joshua fought in the Canadian Rival, but today he left his choice on the American Grant. Usyk, like the first fight, will box in Rival, which is promoted by his cutman Russ Anber.
It's worth noting that neither the Grant nor the Rival are so-called "knockout" gloves, as far as professional 10 oz heavyweight gloves can be considered unsuitable for hard punching. Both brands, according to the declared characteristics, are trying to maintain a balance of rigidity and protection of the hands. Therefore, it is obviously impossible to say unequivocally that Joshua's transition from Rival to Grant indicates that the Briton makes a clear bet on a knockout.
