Anthony Joshua with Oleksandr Usykappeared before the press at the Shangri-La Hotel before the match to be held at the Super Dome with a capacity of 35 thousand spectators in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Usyk, the owner of the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Organization (WBO), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and International Boxing Organization (IBO) heavyweight belts, drew attention with his traditional outfit and haircut.
Joshua stated that he likes to fight under pressure. he said.
Saying that they put their belts and their lives on the line in the ring, Usyk said, “We were born to compete. Those who do not compete cannot live.” said.
Expressing that they learned each other’s fighting styles in the first encounter, Usyk said, “He learned about me and I learned about him. We’ve studied each other enough and this Saturday night will be a great fight.” used the phrases.
The rematch was scheduled earlier. However, the organization was postponed because Usyk joined the front on behalf of his country due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
35-year-old Usyk, who left the war with special permission and started training, won 19 matches in his professional boxing career.
Anthony Joshua, who played 26 games in his career and got his first defeat against Mexican-American Andy Ruiz in 2019, defeated his opponent in the rematch and regained his belts. The 32-year-old boxer, who suffered his second defeat against Usyk and lost his titles once again, will try to regain his belts by winning this match.