Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk - A CLOSER LOOK (4K)

The heavyweight title rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua is now set for Aug. 20 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, it was announced Sunday.
The fight had been planned for July 23, but now Joshua will have nearly 30 more days to work with new trainer Robert Garcia.
When they met in September, Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs) dominated Joshua en route to a unanimous decision victory to capture three heavyweight titles. Joshua, 32, quickly exercised the rematch clause, and neither boxer has competed since.
This preview will break down the fighters keys to victory, as well as look at the future of the heavyweight division.
So, without further ado, here's a fight countdown of Joshua/Usyk!

[@ippo]

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[@paulh271]

Reporter: what makes you a different heavyweight from the rest? Every heavyweight: I’m faster, stronger, better footwork, more experience. I’m the best ever. Usyk: I have gap between my teeth I love this man!!

[@SychoSam]

AJ also had a gap you need to watch his first amateur fights

[@paulh271]

@@SychoSam ha! Nice man I’ll definitely check them out. I just love how silly Usyk is. Still good at his job, just lots of fun doing it. Reminds me of how I practice medicine :)

[@saurabhmamgain8793]

Usyk is a true sportsman...shows wit and humour everytime he speaks...indicative of the fact that he is not affected by anything going around him. He is focussed.

[@CarlosGonzalez-wu4zm]

Robert Garcia a hella of a trainer can't wait for the fight 🥊🥊🥊💯

[@theabbaslovers]

Go AJ 🔥💥You can do it.

[@THE_BLACKGUY_ALWAYS_DIES_FIRST]

Great video. Great analysis.

[@leilasuley]

I’m backing AJ! He will be ruthless in the rematch. The flame is lit inside of him again and you will see a shocking KO! AND THE NEW 👑 🇬🇧 🦁

[@sr2340]

Here ya are again with your little Aj crush

[@IshyVideos]

Just dont bet anymore than you're willing to lose. Cause you're going to lose that shit.

[@ReptilianAnusWizzard]

Lets see if his new Trainer can put a bit of Mexican Spirit in him, because he definitly needs some Huevos

[@matictelic]

Am backing Usyk all the way, this isn't just for the belts but also for the pride of his country. Slava Ukraini

[@jangolub8240]

His country is led by nazis, who are dictated by USA. Corrupt to the core, killing thousands of Russians. Font follow blindly and dont swallow everything like your mama

[@DeeTeaDee]

Same! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ReptilianAnusWizzard]

I dont give flying fuck about Politics and Virtue signaling, i just hope the better man wins and there is no sketchy shit going on.

[@cnwil4594]

Why are you bringing Ukraine in this boxing match?

[@Velosirraton]

It's funny how people believe AJ had the "wrong gameplan", he had the right gameplan but Usyk is just better. AJ wanted to knock Usyk out while being defensively responsible, that's why he was using a pawing jab, the whole purpose of a pawing jab is to set up you right hand more easily and accurately while minimizing the risks of being countered, nonetheless Usyk dealt with him, he was able to control the distance, pace, and impose his jab and rhythm despite AJ's efforts. The worst for AJ was that he did land a couple of clean straight right hands when Usyk was jabbing, he landed the southpaw-killer punch directly and cleanly into Usyk's jaw, and Usyk did not go down, and he did not wobble. Now AJ has to go for the Hail Mary, all out and risk getting knocked out or stopped by Usyk's counters, because there is no other way, it's not because that's the best and most correct gameplan.. it's because he's in a desperate situation, between a rock and a hard place.

[@ChampChamp2024]

@@rafiki7610 he couldn’t fight him either though cause usyk would of countered him you act as though it’s all what AJ did and not what usyk did Ffs usyk is a better boxer and fighter go watch him Vs Hunter and fighters he’s adjust with out corner telling him to usyk gets disrespected by joshu fans like you’re all obsessed with muscles and height instead of skills and accomplishments

[@Velosirraton]

@@rafiki7610 I don't think AJ's main objective was to outbox Usyk, he was using the pawing jab to set up his right hand and knock him out, but it didn't work.

[@prime1]

This will be a fire fight!!!!

[@nikku3184]

MY PREDICTION: - i think Joshua will come out aggressive in the first 3-4 rounds, but will start getting hit by shots in the pocket that hurt him or make him too uncomfortable, which will slowly but surely make him start to try to outbox Usyk again. i think a UD for Usyk or MAYBE a very late round stoppage by Usyk. edit: i just feel like Joshua has been a little gun shy since the first Ruiz fight, and i think thats why he tried outboxing Usyk instead of using his obvious size advantage to bully him. - ill try to come back to this comment so hopefully it doesnt age like milk !

[@alan5863]

that was peter fury's observation as well and makes sense when you look at what happened in the fight - he got hit by a left to the side of the head in the first round and didn't fancy it. That explains the corner shouting encouragement, not being able to say after the fight what the game plan was and as you say not trying to bully him.

[@davidembacher1682]

That’s a fair prediction. The best game plan can only work if it can survive a punch in the face, and AJ has some form for losing his way under pressure. After Klitschko floored him, he was pretty vulnerable for a couple of rounds; after Ruiz floored him, he totally fell apart. And under pressure in the final round against Usyk, he had no answers. Usyk on the other hand has the mental strength to maintain focus and composure for a full 12 rounds, despite coming under pressure (Chisora was mauling him in the early rounds and Joshua actually did land a couple of clean shots on him) and he has the mental agility to instantly adapt to any changing situation.

[@goodantics866]

i was thinking the same thing i see u are a very good analyser

[@nikku3184]

@@goodantics866 thank u ! 🙏

[@cnwil4594]

I think this fight will be nothing like the first. AJ used the wrong tactic, trying to fight Usyk's fight was foolish....

[@saurabhmamgain8793]

If Usyk isn't mentally up for the fight, he wouldn't be fighting AJ. He has clarity of mind. So even if AJ wins, the credit must not be taken away a bit from AJ.

[@noahnoah5681]

Your not lying bro 🥊🥊🇬🇧🇬🇧3xxx

[@PandzaMan]

Have to agree, I’m sure that the war in the Ukraine is of serious concern to Usyk, but I very much doubt he saw any action. Usyk is the consummate professional, he’ll be using the Ukraine war as another tactic in mind games against Joshua.

[@saurabhmamgain8793]

Lately Ukrainians athletes have been performing well at other sports too...FINA swimming championships for instance. The other option for Usyk was to vacate the titles...rather he would have been forced to. Funny as Usyk may sound, he has a very balanced head and wouldn't make decision in haste.

[@schoolin.]

usyk said he will fight for undisputed next🥶

[@thanevakarian9762]

Joshua actually had an almost perfect game plan. If he adds slight more aggression and a few other things he might have actually won. So assuming everyone’s 100%, and of course any random nonsense let’s assume AJ goes for broke, what does that mean? He’s just going to throw more punches with more power? Ok I agree that increases the odds of him landing, and if they’re more powerful shots obviously they could rock Usyk or even KO him. Now what happens if he doesn’t get Usyk out of there? What happens if he lands decently early, but starts getting countered? He kept his stamina even for most of that first fight and never really gassed out until the last round… anyway the point is if Joshua fought the way he fought in the first fight he’d actually probably win 2/10 matches against Usyk. If he goes hard early that may raise his chances early in the fight but I’d say almost guarantees he gets finished after rd 4. The other thing is we’re assuming Usyk doesn’t have an answer for a rough savage fight. He does. Watch him vs Joyce, FA, Hunter, and Briedis. Even in the first fight Joshua tried getting cute a few times and Usyk physically through him off halfway across the ring lol. Point is that as with the first fight it’s all about Usyk, Judging, and game plans. Healthy Usyk with fair judges wins. Compromised Usyk with fair judges probably still wins but it’ll be close. If the judges aren’t fair Usyk needs a finish or an even more dominant performance than the first fight.

[@SychoSam]

Is there air conditioning in the arena in jeddah?

[@Velosirraton]

Exactly my thoughts, AJ had the correct gameplan, but Usyk is just better than him. Going all out is not really the "correct gameplan", it's his last resort, and by doing so AJ increases a little bit his chances in the first few rounds, but his chances of losing increase exponentially if he doesn't take him out early, he will be the one kissing the canvas and not being able to beat the count.

[@KK-tt6ui]

Joshua has poor endurance. Will lose again

[@AlexM-sg8fn]

Great analogy. I expect Usyk to get a stoppage in this fight, I feel he needs to because… how much will Eddie Hearn be paying off the ref and judges to protect his golden boy? Usyk must take this fight out of the hands of possible corruption.

[@PandzaMan]

If Joshua is to win then a similar game plan but needs to up his work rate and pressure Usyk more, and work the body. First 4 rounds are extremely important. He needs to hurt Usyk’s body to compromise his footwork, Yes Usyk has an amazing ring IQ but it’s his footwork (and engine) that’s his ultimately weapon, crunch that body and slow him down.

[@Fathervinyard]

never really been a fan of aj tbh he has a punchers chance but i also dont think the powers that be will let him lose this one theres 2 much money invested in him

[@noahnoah5681]

Your right🇬🇧🇬🇧🥊

[@omarmontes90]

In this case his size can actually go against him. AJ's muscle's take up a lot of energy to move around quickly. He should slim down a bit work on his stamina

[@briangabor05]

he did that for the Ruiz 2 fight tbf

[@noahnoah5681]

That should help him he shouldn’t come in heavier like wilder did for the 3rd he needs to go down in weight Also I hope Joshua is doin a lot of runs that’s the main key 5k max.

[@leilasuley]

He has I can tell he has

[@davidmccann9811]

Too much emphasis on weight training.

[@user-dz2ii6fg3l]

Usyk real professional he don't cear who front off him I know him from sport-academy I use to play soccer whit him, he Tanger then me fir exactly 10 yets we have same coach wen wis kids I wos 17 wen he cone fir football ⚽️ ,he all so pro dancer he have crazy legs work 😜 😉 and of course he understand that all ppls from Ukraine 🇺🇦 waiting only for win its no other way

[@TwerkForWork]

Paaaaypday..ayyy bababay

[@mufsinpp1699]

Joshua is a great fighter but sadly you can't dominate the Heavyweight division with a glass chin. Joshua's ring IQ is almost nil. Once he gets rocked, he is done. He usually can't come back from behind. Joshua is definitely far far away from all the elite heavyweight boxers for sure.

[@noahnoah5681]

He’s got a chin he only gets rocked by a temple shot bro 🤔

[@masonleeadventures2126]

Aj came from behind in the klitchco fight

[@universalnihi8374]

Glass chin??? Has AJ ever been knocked out cold? Has he ever been on the canvas and not get up?? It's obvious your IQ is infinitesimal. SMH

[@marvelprince9893]

He has been knocked down and got back up..most boxers will get rocked at some point.

[@jasonhutchinson8060]

Anthony Joshua cares about human rights just like Lebron James and Eileen Gu care about human rights. They are somehow critical of the social systems in the US and Britain but somehow decidedly silent when it comes to Saudi, China or any other communist or royal dictatorship that offers them a paycheck. Lebron James, Joshua and Eileen Gu do not seem to care about asian, middle eastern or eastern european human rights, or they would speak up rather than being so forcefully silent on any issue beyond that of Black Lives Matter. Its Black Human Rights they protest. The rest? Could not care less.

[@namc6419]

As good as he is technically, I think one of usyks best attributes his actually his chin. He has taken clean shots throughout his career, and some from some big hitters like gassiev, breidis, chisora and aj who is a very big puncher. While you can tell some of those shots clearly hurt, he's never been actually buzzed.

[@cnwil4594]

Difference is AJ did not catch Usyk fully. AJ looks like he was playing pitty pat.

[@chook88]

@@cnwil4594 He threw loads of very hard shots and landed plenty. Less than 2 days before the fight “I know what I’m doing. I know exactly what I’m doing. I know what I’m gonna do. I know...Knockout, Kronk style. When I watch things, I like Emanuel Stewart’s mindset. Obviously you’ve got to do your As and Bs and Cs but is you follow them they’ll lead to you to KO - and that’s what we’re here to do, put on a spectacular show, people want to see knockouts and that’s what we’ve got to deliver for the fans.” ---AJ

[@DeeTeaDee]

Cant watch this. Horrible sound 🤢

[@kog1540]

Let’s go Joshua! Put hands and feet on this little guy!

[@SychoSam]

SLAVA UKRAINE 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦💪

[@ShadowFox1141]

Yea no! Joshua will get destroyed again. A heavyweight that can move like cruiser weight will be the downfall of Joshua. No footwork and just the 1 2 will hold Joshua back.

[@noahnoah5681]

@@ShadowFox1141 he’s a cruiser FFs Joshua’s got this 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🥊

[@jangolub8240]

@@noahnoah5681 like he had it the first time?

[@kog1540]

@@ShadowFox1141 the 1,2 will be key to victory. Wait and see

[@danieloluoch2148]

Tyson fury and Alexander are the modern greats,top cream talents,it is difficult to beat them,it is only another generation of boxers will dethrone them,usky by stopage why aj comes with a pressure style he will be gassed out in later rounds, usky is a small heavy weight with a big engine to go 15 rounds.

[@lanatana3867]

AJ had his ass handed to him. He got outclassed, beat up shown up . He will never be the same fighter ever again. For those experts saying he should use his power size reach etc and go all out for a knockout. Great Boxers have a knack of using opponents advantages and strengths against them. So if AJ takes the experts advice it is going to good night early on for AJ

[@ReptilianAnusWizzard]

True, but not using his advantage wont be a good Option, think the last fight has shown that. Usyk is one hell of a Boxer, cant really see any weaknes in his Game🤷🏼‍♂️

[@cnwil4594]

But, you failed to see the obvious, AJ went 12 rounds using a ridiculous tactic. These fighters simply have different styles, but AJ abandoned his core style to try and out box Usyk.

[@cnwil4594]

@@ReptilianAnusWizzard I see AJ got Usyk's attention in that first fight otherwise Usyk won't be bulking up for more cushion. Usyk is no different than any other boxer, he won't admit AJ is stronger than he thought. AJ is a natural brute and he will showcase his boxing and puncher's style in this rematch. I have no idea who is going to win. Usyk could be a repeat or AJ will stop Usyk. No one knows for certain what the outcome will be, but yet some trolls say they know - SMH

[@ReptilianAnusWizzard]

@@cnwil4594 i think Aj is not mentaly string enough for this Fight, he know Usyk almost stopped him, i thought Aj would win because of his Size. Another big Faktor is Ajs Lack of stamina, even when he comes out aggressive, i doubt he can go longer then 5 rounds when he Puts on the Pressure, so he would have to Knock Usyk out, what is possible bit the Guy is so god damn Quick on his Feet.

[@cnwil4594]

@@ReptilianAnusWizzard Dude, AJ didn't become a multiple divisional heavyweight champion for being weak. AJ one by one unified divisions. AJ will be ok. He just has to be himself win or loose , and don't try to fight someone else's fight.

[@bloodycorpsegamer4281]

speak the truth don't b******* people bro

[@mrtrx]

AJ thinks he will get lucky a second time in Saudi Arabia 🤔 This guy isn’t Andy Ruiz

[@toddfrancis8428]

This is crap! Usyk beats Joshua unless there is interference like in the overweight Andy Ruiz fight, which is obviously a fixed fight. That Usyk will win unless they also get to Usyk like the powers of boxing had gotten to the Ruiz and Joshua rematch fight. Usyk has Joshua's number.

[@RolkAir555]

Usyk -220! Vegas knows

[@cnwil4594]

Knows what? No one knows, it's all speculation at this point, unless you can go into the future...

[@donwilson350]

This wasn't an upset Joshua got beat by a better fighter Joshua will get Beat Again by a better fighter Joshua his skill level as a boxer is just not as good as USYK he is just that Good the only way Joshua can win this fight he would have to get a nock out he can't win by points he will get out Box again and could get nock out himself

[@cnwil4594]

Nah, Usyk is a good boxer. AJ is a boxer/puncher. Both are good, just different styles. Let the best man win....

[@bloodycorpsegamer4281]

Anthony Joshua has no damn chin

[@noahnoah5681]

He has a chin it’s only the temple shot bro

[@marvelprince9893]

@@noahnoah5681 Exactly!

[@frankcerbantes9429]

I got Usyk winning again

[@cnwil4594]

Is it a 💯? If that is the case, why don't you put a few hundred grand on Usyk since you know for sure Usyk is going to win?

[@dazhwood]

Usyk by stoppage ….. this will be like Fury Wilder 1, Usyk saw something late that will be continued in fight 2

[@southsidesmoka]

I took Usyk to win at those ridiculous odds in their first fight. I like Usyk to "Finish Him", MK style, in their rematch. Usyk by stoppage.

[@SychoSam]

5:00 Joshua is such a Lennox Lewis wannabe

[@lloydmcguire4439]

Aj comes out swinging, gets caught early lights out..... Should be a good fight.

[@henryyogen563]

Joshua is not technical , period

[@cnwil4594]

Are you insane - LMAO. You wouldn't know the level of skills it takes to be a professional prizefighter if it was stapled to your forehead - LoL

[@bloodycorpsegamer4281]

Joshua's going to get beat again sorry bro

[@kellyoshea9235]

Joshua will not have enough time with Garcia to ensure success imo. Another thing is that Garcia is used to coaching way smaller fighters, if Joshua doesn’t fix his gas tank and chin I foresee a repeat match.

[@romankalachik7266]

Usik should destroy AJ this time. AJ size and power will play big roll against AJ him self. Usik to smart and got long resume

[@honkiavelli8044]

AJ gets knocked out in the rematch- Usyk is way too good for him.