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Anthony Joshua is all set to fight rival Oleksandr Usyk in August. The heavyweight class in boxing is now enjoying a golden age, with some of the best fighters in the world competing. Fans have been overjoyed by the prospect of seeing their favorite British star return to the ring in the near future. The world is waiting for AJ vs. Usyk, and the Brit has hired the help of a world-class coach to assure his win. This is what AJ’s new coach Robert Garcia has to say about his opponents.

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While talking to ‘Little Giant Boxing’, Robert Garcia expressed his views on AJ and other potential heavyweights. He said, “Who’s the most talented heavyweight? I’ve always said, Anthony Joshua. Tyson Fury’s a different beast, a different monster. Oleksandr Usyk’s very technical and difficult. Deontay Wilder has tremendous power. But overall talent, for me, I pick Joshua.”

He further added, ”Another thing is that Anthony Joshua also has insane power. He has great power, more than anybody else I think. Wilder, I have never felt his power, he is one of the guys too who has that one-punch power. But Joshua has it also and he is very strong.”

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Apparently, the new coach has glorified Joshua over everybody else. He did, however, refer to Tyson Fury as a different beast. Is this a sign that he is a better fighter than AJ, or is there any skepticism in the camp? We won’t know until the August bout takes place. Because it will determine whether or not Fury returns to the ring.

Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk 

The first fight between the two giants took place in September 2021. It has been almost a year, but fans still go back in memory lane to acknowledge this terrific fight. It was billed as ‘The Perfect Storm’, and it threw the audience wild at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. 

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The Ukrainian boxer came as an underdog and pulled one of the biggest upsets of the century. Usyk won the bout via decision and became the new WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion. It was a spectacular performance, and fans are excited to see the two titans square off in the ring again. 

 

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The British superstar is also an internet sensation with more than 13 million Instagram followers. He stays active on his social media, and his recent posts show that the boxer is ready to take on his next opponent. Until then, share your thoughts on Robert Garcia’s remark in the comments section below. 

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