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      Watch Anthony Joshua show off frightening speed and brutal body shots in training for Oleksandr Usyk rematch

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been working on his ferocious body shots ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.AJ will bid to reclaim the unified heavyweight titles from the undefeated Ukrainian in a Saudi salvation job a week on Saturday.

      Anthony Joshua has been hard at work in Jeddah ahead of the Saudi showdownCredit: Instagram @ anthonyjoshua
      AJ has been drilling punishing body shots ahead his crunch rematch with Oleksandr UsykCredit: SKY SPORTS
      Joshua’s body shots thundered off his coaches bodybagCredit: SKY SPORTS
      The Watford warrior jetted out to Jeddah late last month to train away from the hustle and bustle of the UK and put the finishing touches on the crucial camp.
      And footage of his hellacious sessions has made its way onto social media.
      A clip of the British bruiser digging sickening body shots into his padman’s midriff started doing the rounds on Twitter on Thursday morning.
      Boxing fans were quick to comment on the stomach-churning shots, with one saying: “Josh isn’t joking this time dude.”
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      Another said: “AJ to win by TKO by round 7.”
      And another said: “He’s gonna work the body in his fight. I love to see it.”
      One remarked: “Usyk going to sleep.”
      Another chimed in: “AJ better commit to the body this fight – attack the body & the head will fall.”
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      One fight fan added: “He needs to carry this aggressiveness to the ring on fight night.”
      Joshua, 32, suffered a lopsided points defeat in his Tottenham tussle with Usyk last September.
      The Olympic gold medallist foolishly tried to outbox the slick southpaw but insists he won’t make the same mistake twice.
      He said: “The goal now is to go back to basics and go for the knockout.
      “I always feel, when I’m sparring or fighting people, I actually see their spirit get dampened.
      “Honestly, when you’re looking at this person directly in their eyes and watching their body, you can read the body and punch after punch this person is slowly fading.
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      “Now when you’re boxing, the art of boxing is to hit and not get hit. So you’re kind of boxing to stay away. That’s not really my style.
      “My style is to be up close and personal and make it difficult for the person. So that’s the game plan.”
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      Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk kicks-off incredible night of combat sports including UFC and bare knuckle

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      FIGHT fans are in for a feast on August 20 as a night packed full of combat sports awaits.A host of boxing and MMA events take place across Britain and America.
      Anthony Joshua was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk last SeptemberCredit: GETTY
      But with so much on offer, fans may be forced to pick and choose what they watch live.
      With the help of SunSport, we break down the blockbuster night of bouts.
      Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2, Saudi Arabia
      Joshua, 32, rematches the Ukrainian pound-for-pound great, 35, in Jeddah, following his loss last September.
      For most, this is the pick of the night, with AJ potentially fighting to save his career and regain the heavyweight belts.
      On the undercard, ex-world champion Badou Jack features, as does Callum Smith and even YouTuber Money Kicks – real name Rashed Belhasa.

      Oleksander Usyk and Anthony Joshua rematch in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Mark Robinson
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      BKFC 27: Michael Venom Page vs Mike Perry, London
      Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship make their UK debut at Wembley Arena.
      Headlining is Bellator MMA star Venom Page, 35, against ex-UFC welterweight Mike Perry, 30.
      Former UFC contender-turned pro wrestler Paige VanZant, 28, also returns in her third BKFC fight, looking for a first win,when she takes on Charisa Sigala.
      Michael Venom Page and Mike Perry ahead of their BKFC clashCredit: Jamie McPhillimy / BKFC
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      Professional Fighters League semi-finals, London
      Also making their first trip across the pond is the PFL, MMA’s only league which consists of qualification and knockout rounds.
      London hosts the third and final semis of the year where the men’s featherweights and women’s lightweights are in action.
      Manchester’s Brendan Loughnane faces bitter American rival Chris Wade while double Olympic gold medallist Kayla Harrison tops the Copper Box bill.
      Brendan Loughnane fights Chris Wade in his PFL semi-finalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      UFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2, Salt Lake City
      A potentially historic night for British MMA awaits as Leon Edwards, 30, rematches welterweight title holder Kamaru Usman, 35, in Utah.
      Not since Michael Bisping, 44, has a UFC fighter from these shores held the gold.
      Usman beat Edwards in 2015 but a lot has changed since then, meanwhile Paulo Costa and Luke Rockhold co-headlining with Jose Aldo also returning.
      Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards rematch at UFC 278Credit: Getty
      Adrien Broner vs Omar Figueroa Jr, Florida
      Broner – nicknamed The Problem – is back after over a year out of the ring and fights Figueroa.
      The four-division champ beat Jovanie Santiago in February 2021 but troubles outside the ring left him sidelined.
      Broner, 33, is looking for one more crack at the big time and his personality and flashy style is still a big hit with fans.
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      Tyson Fury claims rival Derek Chisora ‘changed the goalposts’ in talks as trilogy fight now appears to be OFF

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      TYSON FURY has accused Derek Chisora of scuppering their shock trilogy fight by moving “the goalposts”.Preliminary talks over a third fight between the pair took place earlier this month, although no formal offers were tabled.
      Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora were locked in preliminary talks this monthCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Fury owns two wins over Del BoyCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The Gypsy King has hinted a third fight with Chisora won’t be happeningCredit: TWITTER@TYSONFURY
      But WBC heavyweight king Fury has hinted the domestic dust-up has gone the way of the Dodo due to an outrageous purse demand from Del Boy.
      In a video on his social media channels, he said: “Do you know the funny this is – people love to do deals and then ask for more or change the goalposts.
      “But the usual thing for me is then I tell them to go get f****d. So there we are.”
      Former world title challenger Chisora was tagged in the clip but has yet to respond to his old rival.
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      Fury, 33, stunned fans this month by ending his brief retirement and publicly calling for a third clash with Chisora.
      He said: “I’ve decided to come back to boxing because I can be the first heavyweight champion in history to have two trilogies.
      “One with Deontay Wilder and a second one with Derek Chisora. I always said I’d fight Derek Chisora at the end of my career.
      “And here we are, breaking all records again, setting precedents.”
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      But co-promoter Bob Arum has shut down the prospect of The Gypsy King clashing with Chisora – who he has two wins over – again.
      He told Fight Freaks United: “Everybody is waiting for the fight to happen a week from Saturday.
      “And then we’ll explore whether it’s feasible to do a fight for the complete unification.
      “He’s having fun, for Christ’s sake! Don’t take it seriously!”
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      ‘Has to win’ – Anthony Joshua’s career could be OVER if he loses Oleksandr Usyk rematch fight, claims Michael Bisping

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been warned his career could be OVER if he loses against Oleksandr Usyk again. AJ is seeking revenge on the Ukrainian pound-for-pound great next Saturday in Saudi Arabia, following defeat last September.
      Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua ahead of their rematchCredit: Mark Robinson
      Michael Bisping says Anthony Joshua’s career could be over if he loses againCredit: Rex
      A win for Joshua, 32, regains him the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles and sets him back on course for a money-spinning undisputed decider with Brit rival Tyson Fury, 33.
      But in the eyes of UFC legend Michael Bisping, a loss would leave the 2012 Olympic hero with few options left.
      Bisping, 44, said on his YouTube channel: “If Joshua wants to continue to be one of the best, to go down in history as potentially the best British fighter we had and champion of the world, then he has to win this fight.
      “One has to think, I’m not trying to be negative here, if Joshua loses this fight then it’s the end of the road.
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      “What more is he going to do? Is he going to come back and try to claw his way back to the top? He’s been there, done it and he’s got the T-shirt.
      “He’s made a tremendous amount of money, he’s achieved everything you want to achieve by getting involved in combat sports.
      “If he loses this one, he’s lost his last two and he also lost his titles to Andy Ruiz.”
      Joshua, 32, beat Ruiz, also 32, in the Saudi desert in 2019 after losing their initial fight six months earlier.

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      It means AJ has an advantage having been accustomed to the conditions.
      But Usyk, 35, told Parimatch: “I’m comfortable boxing in front of a new crowd and in new places. I go out and do my work.
      “I work a lot in the gym, and I have boxed for the first time somewhere new on many occasions.
      “For me, it makes no difference where I box, whether it is the first or second time in a particular place. I like to box in new places.” 
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      Boxing legends including Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather pick who would win Joshua vs Fury fight

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      A fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury has divided opinions across the world.The Battle of Britain was thrown into doubt by AJ’s defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, while Fury retired before seemingly agreeing a ring return.
      Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury originally agreed to a two-fight deal in 2021 before Joshua lost his belts
      And boxing’s most famous faces are divided over who would win
      The pair were said to have agreed a two-fight deal in 2021. But Fury has  said in the past he never thought the fight would happen.
      However, when the mega-bout still a possibility, boxing’s great and good were split over who would win.
      Here, SunSport runs down who the stars are backing as their winner.
      MIKE TYSON
      Iron Mike has backed his namesake to prevail against AJ if the pair meet inside the ring.
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      Tyson told BBC Sport: “It’s very interesting, Joshua is a masterful puncher. But you can see his punches coming, he telegraphs his punches.
      “And that’s just a recipe for disaster if you’re fighting Tyson Fury and you’re telegraphing your punches – to a guy whose 6ft 7in, come on.”
      The Baddest Man on the Planet also left AJ off his list of his top five current boxers.
      Prediction: Fury
      Mike Tyson has backed namesake Tyson Fury to defeat JoshuaCredit: Instagram
      FLOYD MAYWEATHER
      Mayweather was credited for bringing the money to the smaller division – but he has a friendship with both Joshua and Fury.
      He even revealed he speaks to AJ on the regular, but refrained from calling a winner.
      Mayweather told entrepreneur Rob Moore: “It’s a very intriguing match-up, you can never say what’s going to happen in the sport of boxing.
      “Both guys are great competitors. Like I say, me and Anthony Joshua talk on the regular, so I look forward to working with Joshua.”
      Prediction: Wouldn’t like to say 
      Floyd Mayweather admitted he does not care who wins between Fury or Joshua
      ANDY RUIZ JR
      Ruiz Jr, who famously handed Joshua his first ever defeat, reckons AJ can get the better of Fury – but only if he adopts an aggressive approach to the blockbuster fight.
      Mexico’s first heavyweight champion told The Daily Mail: “Fury has a really weird style.
      “I feel if Joshua doesn’t box around – like he did to me – and goes forward, throws his combinations, I think Anthony will pull out the victory.”
      Prediction: Joshua
      Andy Ruiz Jr may have beaten Joshua – but he fancies AJ to beat FuryCredit: PA
      GEORGE FOREMAN
      The former two-time world heavyweight champion sees no way in which AJ can prevail.
      He told iFL TV: “That boy Tyson Fury, you’re going to have to bring everything you’ve got to beat him.
      “I’m going to be honest with you – I just can’t see Joshua beating him.”
      Prediction: Fury
      DAVID HAYE
      Haye, a former heavyweight champion, twice pulled out of fighting Fury and he had some words of warning for his old rival.
      He told Sky Sports: “If Tyson Fury attacks Anthony Joshua in the same manner, in which he did in Vegas against Deontay Wilder, I don’t believe it works in his favour.
      “I believe he’ll be too open, too wide and someone as fast, athletic, and as skilful as Anthony Joshua will be able to punch right through the middle and take him out, and take him out early.
      “I know it’s a controversial prediction.”
      Prediction: Joshua.
      David Haye pictured with Tyson Fury in 2013Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      DILLIAN WHYTE 
      Whyte was beaten by Joshua in 2015 and Fury back in April. His prediction reflects how he feels about the two.
      He said on Behind The Gloves: “I have no idea who wins the fight, man.
      “I think it’s a 50/50 fight.
      “It’s crazy, in heavyweight boxing there’s a lot of things going on.
      “We’ll have to wait and see.”
      Prediction: Too close to call. 
      Joshua beat Dillian Whyte in 2015Credit: Action Images – Reuters
      ROY JONES JR
      The American four-division great – who amazingly won the heavyweight belt in 2003 – sat on the fence but did appear to suggest Fury is favourite.
      Jones told iFL TV: “I’m not saying Fury is as good as Ali skill-wise but he has a mind like Ali. With a mind like that, he can be anybody.
      “I think it was at a local show I saw him at and I said to him: ‘If you just give yourself to boxing for five years, you’ll be amazed and you’ll beat all these guys.’
      “I love him to death. I’m so happy for him and proud of him that he was able to do it.
      “I see him as the No1 and I think him against Joshua is a good fight.”
      Prediction: Fury… just about.
      Roy Jones Jr believes Fury is the No1 heavyweight in the world
      TONY BELLEW
      Only one winner for the Bomber.
      He said: “The top three heavyweights today, if you’re going on what they’re actually doing, you can’t really knock Tyson Fury for what he’s doing since he’s come back.
      “I understand why people have him No1.
      “I have to put Fury No1, but I still think AJ beats him. Styles make fights, and I think AJ’s style is all wrong for Fury.”
      Prediction: Joshua
      Tony Bellew has backed pal Joshua to defeat Fury
      AMIR KHAN
      Fury’s dominant rematch win over Wilder in February 2020 has convinced Khan he has the edge over AJ.
      Khan told Sky Sports: “If I was to pick someone, I do lean a little bit more towards Fury.
      “I think Fury is the full complete fighter. He is a good boxer, he can fight, he’s the one who put Wilder down with the power.
      “I never used to think he had that much power as a heavyweight and I think he proved it coming forward on the front foot.
      “So I do favour him a little bit more.”
      Amir Khan favours Fury to beat JoshuaCredit: Reuters
      BERNARD HOPKINS
      Following lessons learned from AJ’s loss to Andy Ruiz Jr, Hopkins has not only backed him to win – but to knock out Fury and ‘make a serious statement’.
      He told Sky Sports: “He redeemed himself. Now that is in his memory – what not to do ever again – Joshua beats Fury by knockout late.
      “It will be an interesting, exciting five or six rounds at the beginning. Then Joshua’s athleticism, boxing IQ and experience would overwhelm Fury.
      “Joshua would come out of a dust-storm based on his experience.
      “At this point he has to make a really serious statement based on [the Ruiz defeat]. Redemption.”
      Prediction: Joshua
      Bernard Hopkins tipped Joshua to beat FuryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO
      Klitschko, who lost to both men, spoke earlier this year about his prediction.
      He told the National: “Joshua is a superior athlete, great fighter, Olympic champion.
      “Most importantly, he’s a great guy, who carries the torch of this image of a heavyweight champion perfectly. I’m proud to call him as a friend, even though we were [rivals].
      “And I think and I wish that eventually Joshua is going to unify all of the belts. That’s the eventual plan.”
      Prediction: Joshua
      Wladimir Klitschko thinks Joshua will rule over the division
      CARL FROCH
      Froch thinks Joshua could upset the bookies’ odds but gives Fury just as much chance of winning on points.
      He told Sky Sports: “I think the only way that Anthony Joshua can win this fight is by stoppage.
      “He can’t outbox Fury, who is too good at range. He throws punches from all angles and he’s so awkward.
      “But Joshua is an Olympic gold medallist with strong fundamentals and he’s got combination punches with real aggression.
      “If he produces the same finishing instinct that he’s shown in past fights, then he can beat Fury.
      “AJ can get him out of there, I think he can, because you saw bursts of his aggression in the Kubrat Pulev fight.
      “If AJ maintains that, there’s a chance he could stop him, but the problem is, if he doesn’t stop Fury then he’s going to lose on points.”
      Prediction: Sitting on the fence 
      Carl Froch thinks Joshua can win by KOCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      JOHNNY NELSON
      The former WBO cruiserweight champion believes Joshua has more in his arsenal than Fury.
      He told talkSPORT.: “I’ve gone public in saying I think Anthony Joshua is the all-round better fighter.
      “I think Tyson Fury is better tactically and the more technically equipped, but AJ is the all-rounder.
      “He can fight, he can box, he’s an athlete. Tyson Fury is a boxer.
      “I think both men are now at a stage where they’ve done so much and learned so much in their careers that they’re so neck and neck.
      “But, I’d go with Anthony Joshua because he’s shown me a lot more variety in his arsenal.”
      Prediction: Joshua
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      ‘Come out and fight like a man’ – Tyson Fury ‘heading to Iceland to look’ for Hafthor Bjornsson’ amid exhibition talks

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      TYSON FURY has claimed he is heading to Iceland to hunt down Hafthor Bjornsson amid their talks over an exhibition fight. The Gypsy King uploaded a video on Twitter which appeared to show him at an airport.
      Tyson Fury claimed he is heading to Iceland to look for Hafthor BjornssonCredit: Getty
      Hafthor Bjornsson called to fight Tyson FuryCredit: Probellum
      And he pointed the camera to show a Keflavik sign – which is Iceland’s largest airport.
      Fury said: “You know where we are guys, Iceland. And you know what we’re doing here, we’re looking for Thor. Come out and fight like a man.”
      The WBC champion is renowned for fooling both the press and public, so it remains to be seen whether he is in Iceland or not.
      But Fury, 33, has sparred verbally online with the former world’s strongest man, 34, which led to talk of an exhibition bout.
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      And Bjornsson recently demanded a contract be sent his way so that he can gear up for the fight of his life.
      He said on his  YouTube channel: “I need good preparation, a good camp and some good people to spar with.
      “My coach has been training with me full-time and I will be going to Scotland soon but basically I need the contract.
      “So this is a big challenge to Tyson Fury and his team and I will sign it so we can have this official.
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      “I want to take this seriously and I have a huge amount of respect for Tyson Fury.
      “He is one of the best if not the best heavyweight of all time and I have to go all in.
      “If this is supposed to happen in November you guys need to make up your mind.
      “I need to train my f****** a*** off and I need to start having a proper camp.”

      Bjornsson recently beat strongman rival Eddie Hall, 34, in their gigantic grudge match in March but he has not returned since.
      Fury meanwhile retired from boxing in April after knocking out Dillian Whyte, 34, at Wembley.
      But it appears to have lasted just four months as he announced his return to complete a trilogy with Derek Chisora, 38, who he twice beat.
      The fight is rumoured to be targeted for December in Wales, which would dash Bjornsson’s hopes of an exhibition.
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      But Fury’s promoter Bob Arum spoke out to deny that Fury would fight Chisora for a third time.
      And he instead maintained they are awaiting the winner of Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, 35, next Saturday in Saudi Arabia.
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      ‘I don’t like it’ – Mike Tyson’s ex-manager admits fear over Jake Paul fight and reveals Evander Holyfield trilogy talks

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      MIKE TYSON has been warned by his ex-manager against a fight with Jake Paul after talks for a trilogy with Evander Holyfield collapsed. The youngest heavyweight champion of all time in November 2020 made a shock boxing comeback.
      Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield were in talks for a trilogy fightCredit: Rex Features
      Jake Paul was linked with a fight against Mike TysonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He drew over eight exhibition rounds with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, 53, and was soon being called out for more cash-grab spectacle bouts.
      Tyson, now 56, is yet to fight again and appeared ready to leave his surprise return as a one-off ring cameo.
      Although that was until YouTuber-turned boxer Paul campaigned to face the American idol, who is over 30 years older.
      Both boxing stars have opened the door to what would surely be a pay-per-view blockbuster, despite the age gap.
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      But Hall of Fame manager Shelly Finkel, who worked with Tyson up until his retirement in 2005, is among those dead against it.
      Finkel told SunSport: “I don’t like it. But, Mike has his own mind, if he asked me, I’d tell him my opinion.” 
      Paul has made a name for himself in the fight game since winning his professional debut against online rival “AnEsonGib” in January 2020.
      He followed that up 11 months later by brutally knocking out ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 38, on Tyson’s undercard.
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      Paul progressed with wins over former UFC pair Ben Askren, 38, and Tyron Woodley, 40, first on points and then KO.
      But he is yet to face an opponent with a recognised boxing record following cancelled bouts with Tommy Fury, 23, and Hasim Rahman Jr, 31.
      Tyson meanwhile has continued to tease another fight with training pictures and videos.
      He was in talks for another rematch with Holyfield, 59, who made a return of his own last September.
      But after being shamefully bashed around the ring by ex-UFC champ Vitor Belfort, 45, talk of the already unwanted trilogy faded away.
      Finkel revealed: “He actually reached out for me and then I spoke after that fight about trying to put the Holyfield fight together. 
      “It never happened, and after the way Holyfield looked with the MMA guy, that was over.” 
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      Anthony Joshua running through streets of Saudi at night as Brit gets used to conditions ahead of Usyk rematch fight

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is in the final stages of his road to redemption against Oleksandr Usyk, as he tapers down his training camp. Joshua was beaten at Tottenham’s stadium in London last September over 12 rounds by Usyk, surrendering the unified titles.
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      The heavyweight star is training to rematch Oleksandr UsykCredit: @anthonyjoshua
      Anthony Joshua rematches Oleksandr Usyk on August 20Credit: @anthonyjoshua
      But AJ is just one week away from rematching the unbeaten Ukrainian in Saudi Arabia, where he bids to win back his belts.
      Joshua, 32, travelled out to the Middle East with over a month to spare until the huge heavyweight title fight.
      It would have given him time to accustom to the heat and conditions.
      He posted a picture on Instagram while on a jog, with the caption: “Road rage.”
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      Usyk, 35, meanwhile took his preparations to Dubai, where he recently linked up with ex-British world champion Amir Khan, 35.
      When asked if he was ready for battle, Usyk growled: “I was born ready”.
      Joshua switched up his training team entirely, replacing long-time coach Rob McCracken with American Robert Garcia.
      And he completed much of his camp at assistant trainer Angel Fernandez’s base in Loughborough.

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      But the change of scenery failed to faze Usyk, who told Parimatch: “Anthony Joshua is a strong guy and a strong boxer, and he cannot be written off in any way.
      “In the rematch, he will be different. He will prepare differently. I will do that too.”
      Usyk added: “I am confident in what I am doing and that I do my job to the fullest. But to be 100 per cent sure about something like that?
      “I don’t know. But I know what I do. I work, I box, and victory is given by the Lord.”
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