Anthony Joshua confident of defeating Usyk to reclaim heavyweight titles
Anthony Joshua has expressed confidence in winning the rematch fight against Oleksandr Usyk, calling himself the “comeback king.”
Usyk defeated Joshua, a two-time world champion, claiming the WBA (Super), IBF and WBO heavyweight titles last September.
At a media conference ahead of the August 20 rematch, Joshua expressed confidence in his ability to bounce back from last September’s defeat.
“If you know my story, you know I’m the comeback king. You can put me down, but it’s difficult to keep me down,” said Joshua, admitting that “in the fight in September, I was wrong and he [Usyk] was right.”
A rematch between Joshua and Usyk was confirmed for August 20 in Saudi Arabia earlier in the week.
Joshua, 31, will be looking forward to revenge in Saudi Arabia against Usyk, who handed him a second defeat in his boxing career.
In 2019, Joshua bounced back from his first career defeat, reclaiming his title from Andy Ruiz Jr, who first defeated him.
Usyk, 35, has remained unbeaten in 19 professional fights.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Zamfara North: Court adjourns Shinkafi’s suit against APC, INEC
Mr Shinkafi alleged that the process was marred by irregularities and did not follow INEC guidelines and the Electoral Act 2022 as amended.
Health
LASU don recommends integrated trauma care system in Lagos
Mr Adewole advocated institutionalising orthopaedic subspeciality training at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital.
World
Spain’s World Cup history makers receive heroes’ homecomingÂ
Mr Sánchez said, “Thank you to the coaches and players for the style of play, the effort and the victory. We have truly enjoyed watching you play.”
Abuja
Alleged Land Fraud: Judge orders EFCC to produce estate agent in court
Ms Abdulmalik gave the order after the EFCC counsel, Benedict Ubi, made an application to the effect.
Heading 5
Iyabo Obasanjo berates Ogun APC governorship candidate Yayi over comment on state treasury
Ms Obasanjo accused Mr Adeola of suffering from trust deficit.
NationWide
Global hunger reduces across continents, trade disruption looms, says UN
According to the UN experts, global hunger is projected to keep falling by 2030.
