ANTHONY JOSHUA is showing he's in good shape for Oleksandr Uzyk after he announced a partnership with Eddie Hearn.
Although Saturday's WBA and IBF defense against Usyk was originally scheduled to be the final in AJ’s current contract with Hearn, the 31-year old superstar has signed a final "career-long" deal with Matchroom.
Anthony Joshua is ready to go with Oleksandr Uzyk this weekend
, the world champion saluted Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport and Matchroom Sport.
AJ stepped into AJ's ring during Tuesday's public workout at O2 Indigo, where Usyk entertained crowds with a masterclass in juggling.
Although Usyk is respected by the Brit, he warned Usyk that the battle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be a war.
Joshua stated, "I feel strong. I feel strong and healthy so I can handle pressure.
"I feel like nothing if this doesn't happen. Although it would not be the end, I consider this just the beginning.
"Winning is the only strategy. I will harm or beat someone until I win.
"Boxing needs this fight, and the big fights. We have been Saudi Arabia and America, but I wanted to make British boxing more respected when I became a pro.
"Unless you were in America, you weren't respected, but we have credibility now at these shores.
BETTING SPECIAL - GET JOSHUA TO WIN IN ROUNDS 1-6 AT 60/1 OR ANYTIME AT 25/1"We respected one another after the fight. He was a friend I had in Saudi. We are ambassadors for the sport, but fighting is a warrior sport.
"When I look at the Durans or Haglers, it is going to war. A great fighter has an instinct. This is war."
Joshua, the unified heavyweight champion of the world, made a profession with Hearn in 2013, and said he was happy to continue his partnership as he plans his route towards Tyson Fury's WBC crown.
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Joshua stated, "We have built great foundations over time and I appreciate Matchroom – the company, team, and the family business.
"Matchroom Sport has created a boxing fan-friendly environment. We have put on amazing shows. Every time I go out to fight, I look around at the world and think, "mate, this is amazing!"
"From the beginning, to the middle, the foundations that we have built are amazing and I cannot wait to see where the future takes us.
"I heard that my signature was a hot property. Handshakes are fine for me but a signature makes it more solid. I'm content where my signature is.
