Oleksandr Usyk Reveals What He’ll Do if Anthony Joshua Tries to Knock Him Out

Published 09/22/2021, 9:12 AM EDT

On Saturday night, the heavyweight knockout sensation, Anthony Joshua, will enter the boxing ring to defend his straps against Oleksandr Usyk. This tussle between the two is unique in its own way and fans are expecting an intense show.

Also, this fight will be a stern test for both fighters. Because Joshua, in his exemplary boxing run, hasn’t faced someone as technical as Usyk. Whereas the latter has never locked horns with someone as scary as Joshua in terms of power and overall movement.

Also, ‘AJ’ is considered a favorite in this fight as he’ll enjoy a fine edge over Usyk with his power and physical stature. Many fans are even rooting for a knockout win for Joshua in this slugfest. But the Ukrainian boxer won’t let ‘AJ’ do the same so easily.

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In a recent conversation with Sky Sports, Usyk revealed what he’d do if the Brit tried to knock him out.

He said, “Everything he wants, he can do it. I’m gonna do what I’m gonna do”

Out of his 18 wins, Usyk holds 13 wins via T/KO. This shows that the 34-year-old himself has some considerable power, and given a chance, he’d show a snippet of the same.

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A 12-round bout against Joshua would unquestionably get the best out of the former cruiserweight champ. And that’s one prime reason why he’s considered a rugged competitor for Joshua.

If he wins this fight somehow, Usyk will etch himself in the history books. But beating someone like Joshua won’t be a straightforward job.

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk – one of the biggest fights of 2021

Usyk and Joshua’s collision needs no introduction. Because ever since its announcement, this fight has garnered massive hype from fans and fighters alike.

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Everyone is keen to see who among the two boxers has more power and executes noteworthy counterattacks, jabs, and hooks.

With this fight, the debate on the best heavyweight on the planet will get settled. It’ll be interesting to see if Joshua smothers Usyk with his power or if the southpaw stuns ‘AJ’ with his thrilling game plan.

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. He is a graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. He has prior professional experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and NBA.

Oleksandr Usyk Reveals What He’ll Do if Anthony Joshua Tries to Knock Him Out

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk – one of the biggest fights of 2021

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