Joshua’s sparring partner: Usyk has the best basic boxing skills

Thomas Carty is trying to copy some of the actions of the Ukrainian

Irish boxer Thomas Carty stated that he was trying to imitate the manner Oleksandr Usyk in the ring. The Irishman is Anthony Joshua’s sparring partner in training camp while preparing for his second fight against the Ukrainian.

“What makes Usyk effective is mobility. His legs are really very good. His basic skills are, in my opinion, on par with some of the best basic boxing skills. You don’t see that often at the elite level among heavyweights.”

“I watched it against Tony Bellew when Usyk was throwing hooks with the left jab. The next week in sparring, I did the same and some of the guys fell asleep in the ring. It works. Proven.”

“At Camp Joshua, I was asked to do what I can. I tried to copy Usyk’s actions, and they were very pleased, ”said the boxer.

In Ukraine, the broadcast of the Usyk-Joshua rematch will be hosted by the MEGOGO media service. The broadcast will be free for viewers in Ukraine. The screening will also be available on the regional channels of “Suspilny” and on Usyk’s YouTube channel – Usyk17.

The second fight between Usyk and Joshua will take place on August 20 in Saudi Arabia.

Last fall, Usyk defeated Joshua by unanimous decision to become world heavyweight champion for the first time.

Source: Sportarena

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