ANTHONY JOSHUA was in top form as he jet-skied in Dubai in preparation for his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, his world heavyweight title.
Joshua will be looking to regain the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles.
Joshua is in Dubai ahead to his rematch against Usyk
Saudi Arabia appears to be the site of the clash, but contracts for desert dust-up have yet to be signed.
Joshua was about to return to the squared circle, but he decided to take a trip to Dubai to meet the Ukrainian.
The Brit looked in was ripe, as he was smiling on a jet-ski.
Joshua rode the waves like an expert with the beautiful city behind him.
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He may be smiling in the Middle East right now, but he will not be smiling when he returns to Canada in July.
Joshua claims he will try to knock Usyk out and not outbox him for 12 rounds.
At the Oxford Union AJ 32 year old AJ stated: "The fight against Usyk was, in my mind 12 rounds."
"That was my strategy because I believed I could compete against him as a boxer.
SUN BINGO GET PS50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAY"And I believe he won two rounds more than me. This is how he became champion.
"So, the goal is to get back to basics and to knockout."
Usyk on the other hand says that Joshua's country's difficulties during the Russian invasion have given him more motivation.
The 35-year old returned to Ukraine to defend his homeland at the beginning of the conflict.
He was allowed to leave the frontline to prepare for his rematch against AJ in March.
He stated that he was motivated by the current events in Ukraine and would like to be able to train, fight, and go to the gym as much as possible.
"Because it's another way for people to be happier, those who feel at home right now."
