Boxer Joshua weighs in 19 pounds heavier than opponent Usyk

Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua weighed in 19 pounds heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of the defence of his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles in London on Saturday.

Britain's Joshua, 31, tipped the scales at 240 pounds (109 kilograms), with the Ukrainian challenger coming in at a career-high 221.25 pounds. The two combatants had an intense stare-down before smiles broke out and Joshua accepted Usyk's offer of a handshake.

Each fighter then turned to face the assembled media and a small crowd that had gathered at London's O2 Arena, taking turns to flex their muscles, Joshua pointing to Usyk, who then reciprocated.

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