Mike Tyson, former heavyweight champion, believes that ANTHONY JOSHUA’s inability to speed up could prove fatal in his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.
In a Saudi-style showdown, AJ will attempt to reclaim the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles from the undefeated Ukrainian fighter.
Anthony Joshua will face Oleksandr Usyk next weekend in Saudi Arabia
Joshua was too fast for Usyk in their first showdown
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, believes that the Usyk's speed could prove to be AJ's downfall again
Joshua, 32, was outboxed last September by the swift and smooth southpaw in their Tottenham tussle, which Tyson may see repeating.
Iron Mike stated: "It's going to be difficult to beat him."
"It's going to be difficult to beat Usyk, because he's quick and outpunched Joshua using his jab. Joshua must learn how to deal with his jab."
Joshua brought in Robert Garcia, a renowned coach, to help him overcome the timidity that he displayed in his narrow points loss to Usyk.
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Tyson thinks the Brit must put his conqueror on the backfoot from the first bell.
The 56-year old added, "He's just too fast for Joshua." Joshua must put tremendous pressure on Joshua and keep it on him throughout the night.
"He's a strong puncher, but he isn't as accurate. You have to be exact against someone like that.
"Because he moves such a lot, the jab has an education and just outsmarts him.
Joshua does not intend to try to outbox Usyk again. He stated: "The goal is to get back to basics and fight for the knockout."
"I feel that when I fight or spar with people, their spirit is actually dampened."
"In truth, when you look at someone directly in their eyes, and watch their body, you can see how they are slowly losing their strength.
"Now, when it comes to boxing, the art is to hit and not get hurt.
"So, you're boxing to stay away. This is not my style.
"My style is to get up close with people and make it difficult for them." That's my game plan.
