The 32-year-old Watford ace was 240lb – 17st 2lb – for September’s defeat to the 35-year-old Ukrainian king in September.
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Anthony Joshua hits the scales in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
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Oleksander Usyk weighs in after Anthony JoshuaCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
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Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua before their rematchCredit: Getty
And he took off his top – but left his trousers and trousers on – to clear 244lb on Friday afternoon in Jeddah, before staring down his 13kg lighter foe.
The challenger under pressure said: “I’ll be honest, none of that matters, it’s just the fight. Real talk.
“All that, weight, matchup, none of that matters to me. I’m just looking forward to the fight.”
Usyk – the former undisputed world champion 14st 4lb at cruiserweight – has remained steady at 221lb – 15st 11lb – since the first unanimous points win.
Deceptive photos of the WBA, IBF and WBO champion looking huge – and Amir Khan’s terrible math after a visit to his gym in Dubai – led some fans to believe Usyk had moved up to No. 2.
🥊AJ vs Usyk 2 confirmed match time, TV and live stream info for Saturday’s blockbuster
But he was just a quarter of a pound over his September weight – technically the heaviest of his career – and he played it cool as ever when asked if it was a deliberate stunt.
“Your expectations are not met every time,” he smiled.
Joshua added: “I’m ready for 12 rounds, 100 per cent ready for 12 rounds and anything less than that is a bonus.”
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Joshua was beaten in 12 rounds last year at Tottenham Hotspur, handing over the unified belts.
But now he has linked up with American boxing mastermind Robert Garcia, promising a search and destroy approach.
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Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua face each other for the final yearCredit: AP
title: “Anthony Joshua Weighs 4Lb Heavier For Oleksandr Usyk Rematch As He Looks To Scare Lighter Unified Champion Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-14” author: “Fletcher Phillips”
The 32-year-old Watford ace was 240lb – 17st 2lb – for September’s defeat to the 35-year-old Ukrainian king in September.
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Anthony Joshua hits the scales in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
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Oleksander Usyk weighs in after Anthony JoshuaCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
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Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua before their rematchCredit: Getty
And he took off his top – but left his trousers and trousers on – to clear 244lb on Friday afternoon in Jeddah, before staring down his 13kg lighter foe.
The challenger under pressure said: “I’ll be honest, none of that matters, it’s just the fight. Real talk.
“All that, weight, matchup, none of that matters to me. I’m just looking forward to the fight.”
Usyk – the former undisputed world champion 14st 4lb at cruiserweight – has remained steady at 221lb – 15st 11lb – since the first unanimous points win.
Deceptive photos of the WBA, IBF and WBO champion looking huge – and Amir Khan’s terrible math after a visit to his gym in Dubai – led some fans to believe Usyk had moved up to No. 2.
🥊AJ vs Usyk 2 confirmed match time, TV and live stream info for Saturday’s blockbuster
But he was just a quarter of a pound over his September weight – technically the heaviest of his career – and he played it cool as ever when asked if it was a deliberate stunt.
“Your expectations are not met every time,” he smiled.
Joshua added: “I’m ready for 12 rounds, 100 per cent ready for 12 rounds and anything less than that is a bonus.”
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Joshua was beaten in 12 rounds last year at Tottenham Hotspur, handing over the unified belts.
But now he has linked up with American boxing mastermind Robert Garcia, promising a search and destroy approach.
4
Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua face each other for the final yearCredit: AP
title: “Anthony Joshua Weighs 4Lb Heavier For Oleksandr Usyk Rematch As He Looks To Scare Lighter Unified Champion Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-30” author: “Harold Spence”
The 32-year-old Watford ace was 240lb – 17st 2lb – for September’s defeat to the 35-year-old Ukrainian king in September.
4
Anthony Joshua hits the scales in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
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Oleksander Usyk weighs in after Anthony JoshuaCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
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Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua before their rematchCredit: Getty
And he took off his top – but left his trousers and trousers on – to clear 244lb on Friday afternoon in Jeddah, before staring down his 13kg lighter foe.
The challenger under pressure said: “I’ll be honest, none of that matters, it’s just the fight. Real talk.
“All that, weight, matchup, none of that matters to me. I’m just looking forward to the fight.”
Usyk – the former undisputed world champion 14st 4lb at cruiserweight – has remained steady at 221lb – 15st 11lb – since the first unanimous points win.
Deceptive photos of the WBA, IBF and WBO champion looking huge – and Amir Khan’s terrible math after a visit to his gym in Dubai – led some fans to believe Usyk had moved up to No. 2.
🥊AJ vs Usyk 2 confirmed match time, TV and live stream info for Saturday’s blockbuster
But he was just a quarter of a pound over his September weight – technically the heaviest of his career – and he played it cool as ever when asked if it was a deliberate stunt.
“Your expectations are not met every time,” he smiled.
Joshua added: “I’m ready for 12 rounds, 100 per cent ready for 12 rounds and anything less than that is a bonus.”
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Joshua was beaten in 12 rounds last year at Tottenham Hotspur, handing over the unified belts.
But now he has linked up with American boxing mastermind Robert Garcia, promising a search and destroy approach.
4
Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua face each other for the final yearCredit: AP
title: “Anthony Joshua Weighs 4Lb Heavier For Oleksandr Usyk Rematch As He Looks To Scare Lighter Unified Champion Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-07” author: “Paul Diaz”
The 32-year-old Watford ace was 240lb – 17st 2lb – for September’s defeat to the 35-year-old Ukrainian king in September.
4
Anthony Joshua hits the scales in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
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Oleksander Usyk weighs in after Anthony JoshuaCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
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Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua before their rematchCredit: Getty
And he took off his top – but left his trousers and trousers on – to clear 244lb on Friday afternoon in Jeddah, before staring down his 13kg lighter foe.
The challenger under pressure said: “I’ll be honest, none of that matters, it’s just the fight. Real talk.
“All that, weight, matchup, none of that matters to me. I’m just looking forward to the fight.”
Usyk – the former undisputed world champion 14st 4lb at cruiserweight – has remained steady at 221lb – 15st 11lb – since the first unanimous points win.
Deceptive photos of the WBA, IBF and WBO champion looking huge – and Amir Khan’s terrible math after a visit to his gym in Dubai – led some fans to believe Usyk had moved up to No. 2.
🥊AJ vs Usyk 2 confirmed match time, TV and live stream info for Saturday’s blockbuster
But he was just a quarter of a pound over his September weight – technically the heaviest of his career – and he played it cool as ever when asked if it was a deliberate stunt.
“Your expectations are not met every time,” he smiled.
Joshua added: “I’m ready for 12 rounds, 100 per cent ready for 12 rounds and anything less than that is a bonus.”
FREE BET AND SIGN UP OFFERS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
Joshua was beaten in 12 rounds last year at Tottenham Hotspur, handing over the unified belts.
But now he has linked up with American boxing mastermind Robert Garcia, promising a search and destroy approach.
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Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua face each other for the final yearCredit: AP