Oleksandr Usyk Open to Coaching Rival Anthony Joshua in a Bizarre Move

The reigning unified WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk is all set to make his first title defense. Because of the rematch clause, he will face the mandatory challenger, Anthony Joshua, again.

However, there is no clarity when this duo will lock horns to prove who is more superior and deserving to the throne of a unified heavyweight championship.

Prior to this, The Ukrainian stalwart took a dig at AJ. Michael Benson shared about the same on Twitter, “Oleksandr Usyk on Anthony Joshua changing coaches: “I don’t care if he’s changing the trainers. I really don’t care what he’s doing. If he would like to have me to advise him, maybe after five years when I finish my career, I can establish a new team.”

Notably, after the big upset in his title defense against ‘The Cat’, the two-time unified champion struggled with his training team. He has been through many big names in the last couple of months but could not find one.

However, since the beginning of his career, The Olympic gold medalist was learning the art under the guidance of British coach Rob McCracken.

He said, “I have been based in Sheffield and had a good chat with my coach and I want to try some new things, I want to try a new environment.”

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For the uninitiated, it’s a bold step to change coach before the much-awaited high-profile rumble.

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk: The previous title clash

The blockbuster bout between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk happened on 25 September 2021. In the jam-packed Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, the favorite AJ, stepped inside the ring against Usyk.

‘The Cat’ sent a spark through the boxing world by outclassing the champion. He dominated the showdown from the first round by establishing the jab. However, AJ fought back and gave some lethal body shots, but that was not enough to alter the decision of the match.

Usyk won via unanimous decision. His speed and mad flickers stunned the champion.

However, Anthony Joshua is confident of getting back all his belts and will give it his all in the match.

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