MEAN, green speed machine Oleksandr Usyk posted an awesome training clip to remind Anthony Joshua his career will go downhill fast if the Ukrainian takes his heavyweight crowns.
Former cruiserweight king Usyk showed perfect rhythm on the speed bag – another example of what could be his biggest weapon at Tottenham Hotspur stadium on September 25.
The 34-year-old, whose gum protector, hand wrappings and belt were all green, will look to his mobility to shock AJ in front of a sell-out 60,000 crowd.
Fight fans need a boost following the collapse, for now, of Joshua’s unifying title fight with fellow Brit Tyson Fury.
And Joshua, 31, is determined not to let slippery customer Usyk provde another unwelcome jolt.
He said: “We are two Olympic gold medallists who have fought our way to the top and never avoided challenges.
“The stadium is exceptional, the atmosphere will be electric.
“I’m honoured to be the first person to fight in such an awe inspiring venue.
“The stage is set and I am ready to handle business.”
And promoter Eddie Hearn believes those fans attending Spurs’ ground will NOT need a vaccine passport.
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Matchroom Boxing chief Hearn told iFL TV: “I don’t believe that will be the case.
“But I know that, obviously from the freedom day, we now have approval for September 4th for 20,000 at Headingley (for Warrinton vs Lara) and full capacity at Tottenham Hotspur on September 25.
“So we should crack on, we should fill up the stadiums and start bringing big-time boxing events back to the UK because it’s much-needed.”
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
