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British boxer Joshua lauds challenger Usyk

Updated on: 22 September,2021 09:26 AM IST  |  London
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“When [Evander] Holyfield came up to heavyweight I think he had six fights at heavyweight before he fought for the championship belt,” said Joshua. “Usyk’s fought two heavyweights. He’s jumping in at the deep end early on.” 

British boxer Joshua lauds challenger Usyk

Anthony Joshua. Pic/AFP

British world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua praised Oleksandr Usyk for being bold in challenging him for his belts after just two bouts at the weight. 


Joshua is set to face World Boxing Organisation (WBO) mandatory challenger Usyk in London on Saturday, with a crowd of some 60,000 expected. Joshua compared Usyk’s lack of experience to boxing legend Evander Holyfield’s before tackling a heavyweight championship fight. 


“When [Evander] Holyfield came up to heavyweight I think he had six fights at heavyweight before he fought for the championship belt,” said Joshua. “Usyk’s fought two heavyweights. He’s jumping in at the deep end early on.” 


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