The Ukrainian and British boxers met for the first time before the rematch in Saudi Arabia.
Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua faced off for the first time before their rematch on August 20. The boxers held a press conference in Saudi Arabia, where the fight will be held.
In addition, future competitors conducted a traditional duel of views during the event. The Ukrainian holder of WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles and the challenger acted calmly. However, the first meeting still remained with Alexander Usik. Near the end of the battle of views, the first glance was taken away by the Briton.
👀 MAGMUKA 🔥🔥@usykaa against @anthonyjoshua: The rematch!
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🗓️ August 20#UsykJoshua2 #RageOnTheRedSea pic.twitter.com/spImJF4aEz– Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) June 21, 2022
It will be recalled that the rematch of Usyk and Joshua will officially take place on August 20 in Saudi Arabia, the city of Jeddah, at the Super Dome arena.
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Source: korrespondent
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