Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk tale of the tape: Where the fight will be won and lost ahead of huge rematch

ANTHONY JOSHUA has the chance to avenge his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk and become a three-time heavyweight champion.

But double defeat to the Ukrainian, who won last September, leaves AJ’s stock at an all-time low.

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Joshua, 32, was bettered over 12 rounds but has since changed trainers and vowed to come in with an all-new style.

Whereas Usyk, 35, appears to have bulked up in preparation for the rematch on Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

Here, SunSport runs down how the two compare and where the fight will be won and lost.

Speed

AJ is renowned for his hand speed, especially when he puts shots together in combinations.

But Usyk has the slicker feet and moves like a man much smaller in size.

Speed is a key factor for both men and could shape how the bout develops.

Anthony Joshua was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk on pointsCredit: PA

Joshua is the harder puncher on paper, but it was Usyk who did the greater damage last year.

AJ opted to try and outbox the southpaw at range but in the rematch he must throw in numbers and try to hit and hurt.

Usyk was only a punch or two away from stopping Joshua last time and if he senses the Londoner tiring, he should put the pressure on.

Anthony Joshua was almost stopped by Oleksandr UsykCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun

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There isn’t too much to separate the two in experience, Joshua has had 26 fights compared to Usyk’s 19.

But the two-weight world champ had 350 amateur bouts, meanwhile AJ only started boxing aged 18.

Although he has had 11 world titles bout, compared to Usyk’s eight, and has had a rematch before in the pro ranks, whereas his rival hasn’t.

Oleksandr Usyk had 350 amateur fightsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Usyk is unbeaten in his 19 bouts, stretching across two divisions having reigning as undisputed at cruiserweight.

Joshua has been in world title fights since 2015 and is the more experienced heavyweight boxer.

But Usyk’s extensive amateur career, where he faced all sizes and styles, has proven pivotal in his success as a pro.

Anthony Joshua is a two-time heavyweight championCredit: Getty

AJ is notably the bigger man, weighing 17st 2lb while Usyk came in at 15st 11lb.

But Usyk appears much heavier this time around and Amir Khan claimed he weighs TWO STONE more after they linked up in Dubai.

Joshua must use his size to better affect this fight, doubling up his jab and hammering away to both head and body.

Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk weighing inCredit: AP