Anthony Joshua has said “I can out-box him” and “out-strength him” in an indication of how he intends to solve the complex challenge of Oleksandr Usyk.
Joshua’s IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight championships are up for grabs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.
Usyk had said “I think, at first, it will be like chess” but Joshua has responded with a resounding reminder of his superior size and power.
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Joshua hinted at his game-plan: “I can out-box him, of course I can. And I can out-strength him.
“You have to have a bit of aggression, boxing skill, head movement. There is not just one factor that determines a fight.
“Obviously we have our go-to – our strength. I will use my strengths.
“But it’s called a boxing match for a reason. I love the sweet science. I will display my boxing skills, but I won’t make it too complicated in there.”
Asked if the fight will be determined in the final three rounds, Joshua said: “If it goes that far. The instinct and heart takes over
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