Via Sam Volz: Eddie Hearn Says He Wants Anthony Joshua “injury” Oleksandr Usyk during their rematch on August 20 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Hearn believes the best route for Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) to damage undefeated unified heavyweight champion Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs) is to throw combinations and wear it on him for three minutes each round. .
The main obstacle that could stand in the way of 32-year-old Joshua from following Hearn’s plan is the historically poor gas tank which has hindered him from his entire nine-year professional career. and he is incapable of making difficult headers. .
If Joshua’s new trainer Robert Garcia can fix his stamina and punch-resistance issues during their eight-week training camp, we could see AJ lift the sadness. on August 20 when giving Usyk his first defeat.
To fix Joshua can take a Dr. Frankenstein type of coach, and whether Robert Garcia is the man to do it. His training plans are more focused on punching and rough handling, and if Joshua sticks to that tactic, he may not last more than a couple of rounds before Usyk arrives. okay with him.
“He has to let go more, he must spoil Oleksandr Usyk Eddie Hearn tells DAZN whenever he can and he has to get him out of his rhythm about the key to victory for Joshua in his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.
“I believe you will see a much more aggressive Anthony Joshua in this fight”
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One can sense the worry and despair in Hearn’s voice as he talks about Joshua. The promoter was very worried about Joshua; well, he should be. Joshua is the top fighter of Matchroom Boxing; without him, the advertising agency would be a huge success.
If Joshua loses, it discards a large Matchroom Boxing chip. Yes, they will still have Canelo Alvarez among their stable, but the Mexican star is more focused on golf at this stage of his life, and his career is pretty much over.
“I don’t think Oleksandr Usyk likes to be hit, and I don’t think he likes being beaten in the first fight, and he doesn’t get hit much,” Hearn continued with his gems of wisdom.
“So AJ has to take the chance when they show themselves, he has to be smarter, but he has to let go. I think this match will be a lot more interesting than the first one because AJ has split 12 innings.
“He understands the skills and attributes of Oleksandr Usyk, and he has to negate that with his assets, which are his combined strength, speed and punches. Easier said than done, but for sure, I think you’ll see a much more aggressive Anthony Joshua in this fight,” Hearn said.
