OLEKSANDR USAYK has encouraged "handsome" Anthony Joshua "grow" by getting rid of the "freeloaders” in his camp. This is just in time to make way for a possible trilogy.
Usyk defeated AJ twice in the space of a single year, emerging with a split decision in Saudi Arabia.
After returning to Ukraine, Oleksandr Usyk speaks
Joshua's postfight outburst was a distraction from the Ukrainian's heroism.
After removing two Usyk's belts from the ring, the British star took to the microphone and gave a bizarre speech.
The unified world champion has spoken out in defense of AJ and also apologised for his actions a few days after the devastating loss.
At a press conference Usyk stated that he does not hold grudges against him. He was upset. He was upset if I lost two times.
"Joshua is a potential growth candidate, but he must get rid of some people because he has many freeloaders.
"Joshua is a handsome gentleman, well done!"
Joshua, 32, is now facing a rebuilding job after consecutive defeats to boxing’s pound for pound champion.
While Usyk is 35 years old, he has been paired with Tyson Fury (34), in a historic heavyweight title decider.
Fury stated that he would not put up his WBC belt until he was guaranteed PS500MILLION, and if a deal was in place by September.
Usyk insists that the division's first four-belt unification should wait until next year.
He stated that fighting Tyson Fury in December was impossible. First, I have some old injuries.
"Second, in December I don't want the boxing. I haven’t been to the gym in half a year. I want to be with my kids, my family.
Boxing can wait. It will be next year, I believe."
Usyk already referred to Joshua as a possible alternative fight in a unlikely trilogy fight if Fury, the notoriously unpredictable fighter, is not available.
He stated that "if Fury floats away then maybe we'll agree on a third bout with Joshua."
Anthony Joshua twice was beaten by Oleksandr Uzyk
