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Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua’s major battle is fast approaching. It is not just any fight, it is a battle for the grandeur of a generation. Fans are raving about a recent video, the Ukrainian boxer shared, in which he can be seen growing in size. Check out what AJ has to say about it now.

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While talking to ‘Behind The Gloves’, Anthony Joshua was asked, “Usyk’s size, I’m curious what your thoughts are on the photographs that have been released. He looks a lot bigger, your thoughts?”

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The British boxer replied, “Have you seen him yet?” After hearing a “no”, he said, “Neither have I. Photos are deceiving though, they are right? It is supposed to deceive me so, when I see him in person, that’s all I can say. I don’t mean I haven’t really seen any photos.”

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The British fighter believes that pictures are deceiving, but he will wait to see what transpires when they really meet in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, Joshua has kept quiet about the rematch between the two heavyweights, which has been expected for months. Maybe his comeback will be a sensational return.

Promoter of Anthony Joshua comments on Oleksandr Usyk’s size 

Matchroom Boxing boss, Eddie Hearn, is not only a promoter, he is as popular as his entourage of boxers. He is a marketing genius and is always caught by the media in big fighting events and press conferences. The promoter was speaking to Boxing Social, and he was asked about Usyk’s new physique. 

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Hearn replied, “I expect him [Usyk] to try and walk AJ down. I think this fight will be over in six rounds. It’s going to be a war. I don’t think Usyk wants to be walked down by AJ, to box off the back foot against an aggressive Anthony Joshua. I expect him to be aggressive, and I think he’s going to get knocked out.” 

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Apparently, Hearn wants the Ukrainian fighter to be aggressive, but he believes that Usyk’s going to get knocked out. Meanwhile, what do you think about it? Who will come out victorious between Joshua or Usyk? Share your thoughts about it in the comments below.   

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Shashank Wankhede is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. When it comes to boxing, the blockbuster film 'Rocky' sparked his interest in the sport. He holds Muhammad Ali in great regard and is a sincere admirer of his narrative, struggle, and accomplishments. After watching the 1974 fight between Ali and Joe Frazier in a video, he realized that boxing is much more than just two people battling it out in a ring. Shashank has also worked for one of India's most famous media houses, The Times of India, where he covered sports and beyond. He has also spent time as a creative writer in the reputed advertising and branding sector. His degree is a blend of interest and necessity and so, is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering at the G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering. Apart from being a professional sports author, Shashank also has a knack for writing poetry and has performed at various open mics.

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