OLEKSANDRUSYK was warned that it's only a matter time before Anthony Joshua uses his size to defeat the formidable challenger.
Joshua defends his WBA and IBF titles against Usyk, the former undisputed cruiserweight king on Saturday.
Anthony Joshua photographed with Demsey McKean
AJ was assisted by Australian Demsey McKean (Australia) and German Shokran Parawani (Germany).
Both gave their insights to SunSport. They predicted a slow burner as Joshua (31), gradually makes his presence felt, before closing down the show towards the backend.
McKean, 30 said that AJ wins the stoppage in the second round. He must first break him down.
"He's the largest heavyweight in the world so it's only a matter time before he takes him down and wins the stoppage."
Parwani, 29 years old, added that AJ would stop him at the finish of the rounds.
"He's conditioned for 15 rounds. He's sparred guys. Six guys. Different attributes. Different styles. Different techniques.
BETTING SPECIAL - GET JOSHUA TO WIN IN ROUNDS 1-6 AT 60/1 OR ANYTIME AT 25/1"He sparred them all really well, with lots of calmness, and everything that he does is practicing and everything that he does at camp, he will do in the Ring.
"It's not something new for him, and I think that he will stop himself and really shock everyone.
"Because everyone will be amazed at how great AJ really is, because he's a phenomenal boxer and he has a great mentality."
Eddie Hearn, Joshua's promoter, approached McKean to sparring. The pair had been in talks about a fight in the UK.
The Aussie was at the ringside of Josh Warrington's fight with Mauricio Lara in Leeds, and got to see firsthand the unrivalled support from British boxing fans.
He fantasizes about getting in on the action in the near future.
McKean stated that the "UK guys are pretty much ruling in the heavyweight division right now, so there are plenty of great matchups here."
"There are plenty of world-ranked fighters so it will just be a matter of finding the best one for me.
"I am a huge crowd fighter and thrive on the crowd so being there was different.
"I felt the tingles as I sat there waiting for my turn. It was amazing.
Parwani was at camp last year with Derek Chisora (37), before Usyk (34), beat him on points.
He sparred with Lawrence Okolie (28), in March, just before the cruiserweight's WBO win against Pole Krzysztof Golowacki,35.
Parwani has become close to the top in Pakistan and is now ready to make his debut on the British stage.
He stated, "Hopefully I will fight there in a Matchroom.
"I want everyone at cruiserweight to fight me and I have sparred many great Cruiserweights in Russia.
"I hope I can fight in the UK, fight the best because my goal to be a champion one day is to win."
