Joshua vows to reclaim titles in Usyk rematch

Usyk was focused on the task at hand too, saying: “I’m not fighting for money or for recognition. Many people want the recognition, many people want others to remember them. But I don’t need this. I don’t want to become ‘the great’. I’m just doing my job now and I will continue doing it while my heart is beating.”

He is expecting a different approach from Joshua in their second fight. “I do understand that he’s going to be different. So will I,” warned Usyk.

Joshua’s new trainer Robert Garcia emphasised the physical advantages Joshua has against this opponent.

“[Usyk] is a very talented fighter. He’s got different ways to fight. Seeing the size difference, the height, the reach, the weight, everything’s in Anthony’s advantage. We’ve got to take advantage of that,” Garcia said.”We have to do whatever it takes. We have to come out with different strategies in case one of them does work.”

“It’s a rough and tough sport, especially fighting these lefties. They’re a nightmare,” Joshua admitted. “But it is what it is, isn’t it? You’ve got to dig deep, tuck up and not make the same mistake twice.”

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