Ahead of his bout with Oleksandr of Ukraine, Anthony Joshua comes in four pounds heavier than their last showdown.
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Despite reports that he had gained a significant amount of weight, Oleksandr Usyk was only slightly heavier than the last time the two rivals met.
They two shared the stage as they locked eyes for 107 seconds prior to their battle on Saturday in Saudi Arabia.
Anthony Joshua entered the first meeting at 17st 2lbs (240lbs) and is now coming in at 17st, 6lbs, and 8oz in preparation for Saturday night.
The Ukrainian came in at 15st, 11lb and 10oz having weighed a then career heaviest 15st 11lbs (221lbs) when he beat Joshua to clinch the IBF, WBA and WBO belts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September.
What Did Joshua Say After The Face-Off?
There was a chilly atmosphere to proceedings as the rivals had a prolonged face-off where the two had exchanged pleasantries beforeΒ theirΒ encounter in London.
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“I always say for me personally face-offs don’t mean nothing. Just about the bell ringing and us throwing leather, face-offs don’t win fights,” AJ quipped.
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“I’ll be honest all this stuff doesn’t matter, it’s just about the fight. Weight, face-offs, none of it matters to me, just looking forward to the fight.
“I’m just ready for 12 rounds, 100 per cent, anything short of that is a bonus.”
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