Anthony Joshua has been told his only method to victory against Oleksandr Usyk is hoping that the ongoing war in Ukraine has distracted his from the fight.
Joshua, 32, is hoping to become a three-time heavyweight champion by winning his belts back against Usyk on August 20. The Brit has been expected to rematch Usyk ever since losing his belts to the Ukrainian last September. The fight is a vital moment in Joshua's boxing career as a win could set-up an highly anticipated undisputed clash with longtime rival Tyson Fury.
Before Joshua is to think about a fight with 'The Gypsy King', he will have to try and hand Usyk his first professional loss. There were doubts over whether Usyk would take the rematch after fighting on the frontline in Ukraine against an ongoing Russian invasion, with the heavyweight champion eventually being persuaded by the Ukrainian military to make his boxing return.
