LENNOX LEWIS criticized Anthony Joshua for being "so tentative" in his loss to Oleksandr Uzyk, but stated: "Learn from it and improve."
As AJ tried to outbox Usyk's smooth southpaw Usyk, AJ decided not to use his brute force or imposing frame.
Oleksandr Usyk beat Anthony Joshua at Tottenham last year
Lennox Lewis criticized Anthony Joshua's 'too tentative' defeat to Oleksandr Uzyk
It was a mistake as Joshua was easily beaten over the 12 rounds and surrendered his heavyweight title.
British legend Lewis - who has been involved in a dispute with AJ over the past years - vented his frustration at his fellow Olympic gold-medalist.
On the night, he tweeted: "Gotta give credit to @usykaa for a great tactical performance tonight.
"For @anthonyjoshua, it's not the end. But u (sic), can't be so tentative.
"Learn from it and improve."
AJ may find Lewis' words to be a powerful reminder of the former champion's journey to redemption.
Joshua, 32, opted for an immediate rematch, which will take place on August 20, just like in his June defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr.
Six months later, he avenged his defeat and already stated that he would like to repeat the past by attempting to redeem Usyk.
