Former world light heavyweight champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk believes that Joshua will try to " At the same time, Gvozdyk has no doubts about the victory of his compatriot.

" It seems to me that Joshua will try to impose power boxing and break Alexander, this is exactly what Usyk should be ready for.

Alexander is a professional of the highest level, but I do not think that the situation in our country will greatly affect him. And if it has an impact, then as an additional motivation. Alexander will win the rematch. He will do it by the decision of the judges,"

British boxer Joe Joyce noted that both Usyk and Joshua have become better compared to their first fight.. In his opinion, the Ukrainian is now even more dangerous, but AJ has a chance to end the fight with a knockout in his favor..

" He's bulked up and dodges punches like Mike Tyson.. Therefore, Usyk improved his game. Of course, Joshua also leveled up, so I think it will be a firefight.. Can't wait to see the result.

Seems like Usyk is on fire and he's already beaten Joshua. So things don't look good for Anthony, but he has a puncher chance.. Let's see what he's been working on with his new team and what he's changed. If he comes out more aggressive, then it will be a hot fight.. It will be exciting, I'm really looking forward to the fight,"

Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson believes Usyk's speed and jab are the main problem for Joshua.. The legendary American advised Anthony to constantly put pressure on his opponent, and also not to fall under the jab of the Ukrainian.

“It will be difficult to beat Usyk because he is fast and throws the jab.. Joshua needs to learn how to get away from his jab. This is the only thing Anthony couldn't handle.. Also Usyk was too fast for Joshua.

Joshua needs to put a lot of pressure on him, press him all evening.. Anthony is a powerful puncher, but against such a guy you need to be active. Usyk moves a lot, he has a jab. This guy is very smart,"

WBO International lightweight title holder Denis Berinchyk said that he expects only victory from his compatriot. He noted that Joshua is in excellent physical shape.. At the same time, according to Denis, in order to change something in the second fight, the Briton should have been training for a decade.

" But Usyk did not sit still. Again - we have been at war for half a year, so if he returns without a victory... Better let him not return. If you already went, then let's win.

Can Joshua change anything in the second fight It took 10 years to train. You train for 10 years - then you change something. And now, if you were a sheep, then you will remain one,"

The second fight between Usyk and Joshua will take place on August 20 in the city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.. In June, the official announcement of revenge between the Ukrainian and the British took place..

Recall that on the night of September 26, 2021, Usyk defeated Joshua in London by unanimous decision - 117-112, 116-112 and 115-113, and won the IBF, WBO, WBA and IBO heavyweight titles. After that, the Briton activated the option of revenge, prescribed in the contract for the first fight..

So in the rematch, all the titles that the Ukrainian took away from the Brit last year will be at stake..

The 35-year-old Usyk has 19 wins (13 by knockout) in 19 fights. He held three of them in the heavyweight division.. Before that, Alexander became the absolute world champion in the cruiserweight (weight category up to 90.7 kg), having won all four of the most prestigious belts there..

Joshua, 32, has 24 wins (22 by KO) and two losses.. For the first time, AJ lost in June 2019 to Andy Ruiz, but in December of the same year he defeated the Mexican in a rematch and regained his titles.