ANTHONY JOSHUA and Oleksandr Usyk are just hours away from the big heavyweight rematch in Saudi Arabia. Excitement is at its peak.
AJ said in the last match he was much heavier than Usyk, but defending his champion seemed to be bigger and deserted for this stunning match. A stage was prepared for
After losing his first bout a year ago, Joshua, 32, wants to return to his table at the top of the heavyweight division to mark his 10th anniversary of winning gold at the London Olympics. thinking about.
And that could mean starting a long-awaited battle with Tyson's Fury.
There were many questions about whether this heavyweight blockbuster would ever materialize.
AJ and his Ukrainian opponent saw an exciting matchup pushed back twice in his May and his July.
Russia's war against Ukraine also influenced rematch arrangements.
Usyk, 35, returned to his home country at this tearful early stage to join the fighting in the war against Russia, which began in February.
But he is now training his camp for the biggest fight of his life, with a confirmed start time revealed.
Usyk made his mark in the WBA, WBO and IBF & in Joshua's match in front of his 70,000 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last September. } Won the IBO world title.
However, Joshua's promoter Eddie Hahn said his client was "baffled" by the tactics used last year and hinted at a change of game plan. , he told the Sun. rematch.
He said: "I was talking to him the other day, and I think he was finally confused as to why he fought like that.
" so that Usyk can be defeated. But why doesn't he have to fight like that.
"He can fight in your old style and has a much better chance of defeating him.
Hearn said this time he wanted AJ to "be more aggressive." I have to be,” he added.
Both sides negotiated a money-making deal for his second fight in Saudi Arabia after defeating Lewis Jr. on points in the oil-rich country in December 2019. spent months doing it.
Joshua also has experienced Robert Garcia leading corner, with Angel Fernandez serving as his second in command.
40/1 for Anthony Joshua or 25/1 for Oleksandr Usyk to beat William Hill
Joshua vs Usyk 2 when is
- Joshua vs Usyk 2 will take place on his Saturday, August 20th.
- The match will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- It is set to a later time for UK viewers, with an approximate start time of 10:54 PM.
Please tell me the TV channel. Can I live stream?
- Joshua vs Usyk 2 will be broadcast live at the Sky Sports Box Office inUK.
- Sky Sports wins bidding war over rights to show event - UK rights to fight not part of AJ's DAZN contract .
- DAZN shows battle in the rest of the world.
- The PPV will cost viewers a record £26.95. This is the most expensive battle in British history.
Can I listen to Joshua vs Usyk 2 on the radio?
Yes you can. talkSPORT has exclusive rights tobig fights, all free to listen to. The
station's Fight Night team consists of hosts Adam Catterroll and Gareth A. Davis, commentator Andy Clarke, sports broadcaster Adeola Dipo and former bantamweight boxer Spencer Oliver.
Joshua vs Usyk 2 Full Card
Joshua vs Usyk 2 Full Card has finally been announced.
Callum Smith will compete in Jeddah, much like he did on the undercard of the first Joshua vs. Usik in the WBC Light Heavyweight Final his eliminator against Mathieu Boderrick.
Meanwhile, heavyweight star Filip Hrgovic is an IBF heavyweight title eliminator and he will face Zhilei Zhang.
Badu he Jack also faces Richard Rivera.
- Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 (10:54PM) - WBA 'Super', IBF, IBO, WBO World Heavyweight Championship - Round of 12
- Filip Hrgovic vs Zhilei Zhang (9:52pm) - IBF Heavyweight Final Eliminator - Round of 12
- Callum Smith vs Mathieu Bauderlique (8:50pm) - WBC Light Heavyweight Final Eliminator - Round of 12
- Badou Jack vs Richard Rivera (7:18pm) - Cruiserweight - Round 10
- Ziyad Almayuf vs Jose Ara Torre (6.48pm) - Super Lightweight - Round 4
- Ramla Ali vs Crystal Garcia Nova (6:10pm) - Super Bantamweight - Round 8
- Andrew Taviti vs James Wilson (5:24pm) - Heavyweight - Round 8
- Ben Whitaker vs Peter Nosich (4:46pm) ) - Light Heavyweight - 6 rounds
- Rashed Belhassa aka Money Kicks vs Traycho Georgiev (3pm) - Welterweight - 4 rounds
Joshua vs Usyk Where is 2? do you
The venue for Joshua vs Wisk 2 is King Abdullah Sports City Arena, aka The Shining He's a Jewel. The
stadium can hold up to 62,000 people for a football match, but Joshua vs Usyk 2 is expected to draw even more.
Saudi Arabia hosts controversial oil-rich nation accused of sportswashing after spending huge sums to lure some of world's best golfers to new LIV series .
Hahn, however, dismisses such comparisons. He said: "He's done it before so I'm not worried about any backlash. I'm not trying to shift the blame but if the deal is a 50/50 split it's very different How can we go back to Usyk and say 'Let's do it with Spurs' because they're just not starters."
What was said.
Joshua and both Usik met face-to-face for the first time since last year's clashes at a press conference in Saudi Arabia.
"In the fight with Usyk, he beat my a** several rounds,"Joshua quipped.
``And I must accept that defeat as a man. Simply, the roles have to be reversed in August.
"I don't like to overcomplicate things, because genius has simplicity.
Usyk added: , all I did was work hard in training camp, the gym and that's what I do until game day.
"Then I'll step into the ring and make you happy with my boxing."
About Robert Garcia
Robert Garcia is Joshua's new trainer. AJ stepped away from longtime coach Rob McCracken after losing to Usyk last September.
McCracken led Joshua to his 2012 Olympic gold medal in London, winning his first world title in 2016 and regaining the belt in 2019. Looking for new voices in the corner. In the
step he Garcia led 14 different men to world titles throughout his legendary career as a trainer.
The fighters he has trained include the former four. -Division champions and brothers Mikey Garcia, Marcos Maidana, Jose Ramirez, Bam Rodriguez, Abner Mares, Nonito Donaire, Brandon Rios, Antonio Margarito
The Mexican is a fighter himself and holds the IBF super featherweight title.
However, after a knockout loss to Joel Casamyaor in 2001, Garuk decided to retire at age 26 and focus on training.
Garcia is known as an aggressive Mexican-style forefoot trainer and trains tactics, believing Joshua needs to beat elusive southpaws like Usyk.
The 47-year-old said: I will do whatever it takes to get those titles back.
``I know he can do it. I have no doubt that he will be a three-time heavyweight champion of the world.”