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Usyk open to Anthony Joshua trilogy NEXT, tells rival to ditch ‘freeloaders’ and congratulates him on being ‘handsome’


OLEKSANDR USYK has urged “handsome” Anthony Joshua to “grow” by ditching the “freeloaders” in his camp – in time for a potential trilogy.

Usyk beat AJ for the second time in the space of a year by emerging with a split-decision in Saudi Arabia.

Oleksandr Usyk speaking after returning to UkraineCredit: EPA

But much of the Ukrainian’s heroic performance was overshadowed by Joshua’s post-fight outburst.

It saw the British star take the microphone to produce a bizarre speech, all after chucking two of Usyk’s belt out of the ring.

But the unified world champion has spoken out to defend AJ, who also apologised for his actions a day after the heartbreaking loss.

Usyk said at a press conference: “I don’t hold a grudge against him. He was upset. I’d be upset if I lost twice.

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“Joshua has potential to grow, he needs to get some people away from him because he has a lot of freeloaders.

“Joshua is a handsome man, well done.”

Joshua, 32, now faces a rebuilding job following the consecutive defeats to boxing’s pound-for-pound best.

Meanwhile Usyk, 35, is lined up with a historic heavyweight undisputed title decider with Tyson Fury, 34.

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Initially, Fury claimed he would only put up his WBC belt if he was guaranteed £500MILLION and a deal in place by September.

But Usyk has insisted the division’s first ever four-belt unification must wait until next year.

He said: “Fighting Tyson Fury in December is impossible. First, I have old injuries.

“Second, I just don’t want to box in December. I haven’t left the gym for half a year, I want to be with my children, my family.

“Boxing can wait a little. Next year I think it will happen.”

Usyk has already named an unlikely trilogy fight with Joshua as an alternative if the famously unpredictable Fury is ruled out.

He said: “If Fury floats away, then maybe we will agree on a third fight with Joshua.”

Anthony Joshua was twice beaten by Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty


Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk


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