ANTHONY JOSHUA'S stablemate Frazer Carle believes that the heavyweight champion is mentally stronger going into his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.
In September, the unbeaten Ukrainian took away the WBA, WBO, and IBF titles of the British icon, 32-year-old British icon.
Anthony Joshua wants to regain his WBA, WBO, and IBF heavyweight titles
AJ and Usyk will meet in a rematch scheduled for July 23, with the 2012 Olympic gold medallist hoping to become a three time world champion.
Although no location has been confirmed, Eddie Hearn stated that the blockbuster bout could be held in the Middle East.
He said to iFL TV, "I believe there's a very high chance you'll witness that fight July 23rd at the Middle East." We are getting closer to that possibility."
Joshua is fondly rooted in Middle East fighting, having defeated Andy Ruiz Jr in their December 2019 match in Saudi Arabia.
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AJ could make as high as PS100million if the fight takes place in the Gulf country.
Joshua, his long-time mentor Rob McCracken, has promoted Angel Fernandez to coach and head trainer following his defeat to Usyk.
Clarke is a heavyweight prospect who is also being trained by Fernandez. He believes that Usyk will be mentally better prepared for his second encounter with him.
Sky Sports quoted him as saying: "I believe the loss has made me better. He has opened his eyes a little.
It's helped him to think more clearly. He knows what he should do.
"I believe he has changed his situation which, he believes, will help him.
"He has a team that is dedicated to one thing: AJ getting the results.
"You can't write Usyk down, he's an incredible fighter.
"But I would like to think AJ is in a position where he can continue and win this victory."
