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Ben Davies

"Bad guy" Anthony Joshua backed to beat Oleksandr Usyk in heavyweight rematch

Frazer Clarke believes Anthony Joshua has given himself every chance of defeating Oleksandr Usyk later this month.

'AJ' will look to secure redemption when he bids to overturn his defeat to Usyk last September, in a rematch at the Jeddah Super Dome in Saudi Arabia on August 20. The former two-time heavyweight champion came under heavy fire for his uncharacteristic attempt to outbox Usyk in their first clash, which saw him part ways with long-term trainer Rob McCracken.

Joshua has now added experienced American Robert Garcia to his corner ahead of the second meeting, who will work alongside previous coach Angel Fernandez. Clarke, who has worked alongside Joshua at Loughborough University, believes Garcia has helped bring the former two-time heavyweight champion back to his best.

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