
Anthony Joshua: I Declare Victory Already, That is Just My Mindset
Anthony Joshua admits that he has been feeling nervous prior to his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, the match he says is the most high-pressure fight of his career.
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Anthony Joshua admits that he has been feeling nervous prior to his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, the match he says is the most high-pressure fight of his career.

By Cliff Rold - A memorable heavyweight generation gets its latest big chapter on Saturday (DAZN, 1 PM EST) with a sequel of one of 2021’s biggest bouts. In movies, exceptional sequels stand out because they feel like there are less of them. Successful franchises build by

The options might be different for Anthony Joshua if he comes up short against Oleksandr Usyk for the second time on Saturday, but promoter Eddie Hearn does not see a scenario where he believes Joshua should retire.

Usyk, Joshua Rematch Photos Gallery - By Ron Lewis - Anthony Joshua had a 23-pound weight advantage over champion Oleksandr Usyk at Friday’s weigh-in for their WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight title clash at the King Abdullah Sports City Arena in Jeddah. (photos by Mark Robinson)

Anthony Joshua admits that he “faded” toward the end of his 12-round, unanimous-decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. The former IBF/IBO/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion therefore took measures throughout his recently completed training camp to enhance his stamina for their rematch. The 6-foot-6 Joshua still isn’t sure, however, if he’ll have the requisite energy Saturday night to keep his punch output at a high enough level if Usyk takes him into the championship rounds again during their second title fight at Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Oleksandr Usyk put to rest any talk of his coming in significantly heavier for his rematch with Anthony Joshua. The two-division and reigning unified heavyweight champ tipped the scales at a fight-ready 221 ½ pounds, almost identical to his weight for his upset win over Joshua nearly one year ago. Joshua was 244 ½ pounds, four pounds heavier than his weight of 240 pounds their first fight last September as he bids to become a three-time unified heavyweight titlist.

The mission for Anthony Joshua heading into this weekend has always been less about reclaiming a prize as it is about restoring pride. With that, came a proverbial shrug of the shoulders when the former two-time unified heavyweight titlist learned of the added stakes for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Already on the line will be the WBA/IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight titles. The

Former world champion Sergio Mora is backing Oleksandr Usyk to retain the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO heavyweight titles when he faces Anthony Joshua on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia.

Despite the retirement announcement by Tyson Fury, the boxer's co-promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank, expects the boxer to return for a fight with the winner of the upcoming rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua.

Win or lose on Saturday night, promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom fully expects Anthony Joshua to continue his career. Joshua is looking to bounce back after suffering the second defeat of his career, last September, when he was outboxed over twelve rounds by Oleksandr Usyk.