ANTHONY JOSHUA engaged in mind games with Oleksandr Usyk's rival. He asked about his weaknesses, and Tyson Fury gave him advice.
On Saturday, Usyk, 35 years old, will defend his WBA and IBF heavyweight titles against Joshua (32), in Saudi Arabia.
Joshua asked Usyk about bodyshots and played mind games with him
Joshua was unaffected by Usyk's actions and he shook his hand
Joshua was defeated by the Ukrainian in the final round of the belts at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Joshua has since recovered and made changes to his training camp and coaching staff to exact revenge on Usyk.
Tyson Fury, WBC World Heavyweight Champion has given Joshua his advice on beating Usyk.
Fury claims that Joshua must attack Usyk's body if he wants to win the rematch.
Joshua tried to get into Usyk's head when he met him face-to-face. He asked: "How is your bodyshot?" In sparring ..."
Joshua was respectful and Usyk remained focused, before Usyk took photos.
John Fury, Fury's father, has also commented on whether Joshua can defeat Usyk in Saturday’s fight.
John states Joshua must enter the ring as "the worst human being he has ever been"
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Freebetsdotcom was told by him: "I know that they are all favoring Usyk and I can understand why, but I wouldn’t write Anthony Joshua off."
"If he has the right mindset and the right game plan, and takes it to him, and then bullies him with a lot devil in his work, I believe he can stop me."
"I would go for body punches and I would work the body.
"Plenty punishment downstairs, bring them upstairs through the middle and around to the sides. He might be able to master that game plan if he is able to.
"But it's going take devil's work, aggression, and him to bully and be the worst human being he's ever seen that night.
"He has to completely change his character.
"He has to be a demon when it's him in there. Otherwise he will come up second because you can't beat Usyk, he is just too tricky.
"But he can outstrengthen him, out-game him and use his weight and size to his advantage.
"He needs a lot [of that] heart, if he gets it all, you get an AJ victory. Usyk [wins] anything less
John Fury claims that Joshua requires 'a lot' heart to beat Usyk
John says Joshua must use his weight and size advantage
