ANTHONY JOSHUA and Oleksandr Usyk will meet again this weekend in a big rematch in Saudi Arabia.
Training complete, defending his champion larger, desert stage set for this stunning match - pairs first One year after he fought.
After losing last time, 32-year-old Joshua is looking to return to his table at the top of the heavyweight division once again, marking his tenth anniversary since winning his Olympic gold medal in London. increase.
And that could mean starting a long-awaited battle with Tyson Fury. had many questions.
AJ and his Ukrainian opponent saw an exciting matchup pushed back twice in his May and his July.
Russia's war against Ukraine also influenced rematch arrangements.
Usyk, 35, returned to his home country at this tearful early stage to join the war against Russia that began in February.
However, he is now training his camp for the biggest fight of his life, with a confirmed start time revealed.
Usyk made a name for himself in the WBA, WBO and IBF at Joshua's match in front of his 70,000 fans at Tottenham's Hotspur Stadium last September. & won the IBO world title.
However, Joshua's promoter Eddie Hahn was ``perplexed'' by the tactics his client used last year, and hinted at a change of game plan. , he told the Sun. rematch.
He said: ``I was talking to him the other day, and I think I finally puzzled him as to why he fought like that. While he still felt, even when he lost, that he could still beat Usyk like that, but why shouldn't he have to fight like that?
"He can fight your old style and has a much better chance of beating him. Klitschko style, but Usyk is a phenomenal fighter and a great counterpuncher." } Hearn added that this time AJ "needs to be more aggressive."
Both sides beat Lewis Jr. by points in the oil-rich country in December 2019 and spent months negotiating a money-making deal for AJ's second fight in Saudi Arabia.
Joshua also experienced Robert Garcia leading the corner, with Angel Fernandez second in command.
When is Joshua vs Usyk 2?
- Joshua vs Usyk 2 will take place on his Saturday, August 20th.
- The match will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- It is set to a later time for UK viewers, with an approximate start time of 10:54 PM.
🥊 AJ vs Usyk 2 Date, Live Stream, TV Channels Blockbuster Rematch
Which TV Channels Can Live Stream or that.
- Joshua vs Usyk 2 will be broadcast live at the Sky Sports Box Office inUK.
- Sky Sports won bidding war over rights to show event - UK rights to fight not part of AJ's DAZN contract .
- DAZN shows battle in the rest of the world.
- The PPV will cost viewers a record £26.95. This is the most expensive battle in British history.
Can I listen to Joshua vs Usyk 2 on the radio?
Yes you can. talkSPORT has exclusive rights tobig fights, all free to listen to. The
station's Fight Night team consists of hosts Adam Catterroll and Gareth A. Davis, commentator Andy Clarke, sports broadcaster Adeola Dipo and former bantamweight boxer Spencer Oliver.
Joshua vs Usyk 2 Full Card
Joshua vs Usyk 2 Full Card has finally been announced.
Callum Smith will compete in Jeddah, much like his first Joshua vs Usyk undercard match against Mathieu Boderrick in the WBC Light Heavyweight Finals his eliminator.
Meanwhile, heavyweight star Filip Hrugovic will face Zhilei Zhang in the IBF Heavyweight Title Eliminator.
Badu he Jack also faces Richard Rivera.
- Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2
- Badu Jack vs Richard Rivera
- Callum Smith vs Mathieu Baudelric (WBC Light Heavyweight Final Eliminator)
- Philipp Hargovic vs Jirae Chan (IBF Heavyweight) Final Eliminator)
- Tyrone Spong vs Andrew Tavity
- Daniel Lapin vs Joseph Yurko
- Ramla Ali vs Crystal Garcia Nova
- Ziyad Almayuf vs Hector Aratorre
Joshua vs Usik Where is 2 Will it take place?
Joshua vs Wisk 2 will be held at King Abdullah Sports City Arena, aka Shining Jewels. The
stadium can hold up to 62,000 people for a football match, but Joshua vs Usyk 2 is expected to draw even more. The wealthy nation has been accused of sportswashing after spending huge sums to lure some of the world's best golfers to the new LIV series.
But Hahn dismisses such comparisons. He said: ``He's done it before, so I'm not worried about any backlash. No. How can we go back to Usyk and say 'Let's do it with Spurs' because they're just not starters."
What was said. Joshua and both Usik met face-to-face for the first time since last year's clash at a press conference in Saudi Arabia.Joshua quipped.
"And I must accept that defeat as a man. I must take responsibility.
} "In the battle of September, I was wrong. I was right. Simply, the roles must be reversed in August.
"I don't like to overcomplicate things because genius has simplicity. I'm going to keep things simple."
Usyk added:
"Then I'll step into the ring and make you happy with my boxing."
Who is Robert Garcia?
Robert Garcia is Joshua's new trainer, and after losing to Usik last September, AJ was replaced by longtime coach Rob McCracken. I left.
McCracken led Joshua to his 2012 Olympic gold medal in London, winning his first world title in 2016 and regaining the belt in 2019. In search of new voices in the corner.
In Step Garcia led 14 different men to world titles throughout his legendary career as a trainer.
He Fighters trained by include the previous four. -Division Champions and brothers Mikey Garcia, Marcos Maidana, Jose Ramirez, Bam Rodriguez, Abner Mares, Nonito Donaire, Brandon Rios, Antonio Margarito
The Mexican was a fighter himself and won the IBF super featherweight title
but after a knockout loss to Joel Casamyaor in 2001, Garc retired at age 26 to focus on training. Determined.
Garcia is known as an aggressive Mexican front leg trainer for his style, training tactics in the belief that Joshua needs to beat elusive southpaws like Usyk. increase.
The 47-year-old said: I will do whatever it takes to get those titles back.
"I know he can do it. He's the bigger guy, he's the stronger guy, he has the reach advantage. I have no doubt he will be a three-time world heavyweight champion."