Former world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz spoke again about the Usyk-Joshua rematch.
The fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua is a fight of equals, and it could go either way. This is what former world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz said in an interview with YouTube channel iD Boxing.
At the same time, the boxer is sure that the Ukrainian is taking the fight with the British seriously and Ruiz himself will not make the same mistake in the rematch with Joshua.
“I think Usyk won’t do the same thing I did. I’m sure of it, because he was at the top in the first heavyweight, became the absolute champion there. This fight can go either way.
I know Anthony Joshua has a new coach – Robert Garcia. He tries to show him the Mexican style, so that Anthony is aggressive, throws a lot of punches, ahead of Usyk. But Alexander is an uncomfortable left-hander. I personally chose a left-handed opponent in case we fight Usyk. It’s a bit confusing, but we’re adapting.
I’m pretty sure if Joshua has a lot of spars, he can adapt. Sparring and different styles help you,” Ruiz said.
It can be remembered that the rematch between Usyk and Joshua will be held on August 20 in Saudi Arabia. The match will take place at the Super Dome in Jeddah.
In the first fight in September 2021, Usyk defeated Joshua by unanimous decision, winning the championship belt.
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