MOSCOW, August 20, Oleg Bogatov. World heavyweight champion by version The World Boxing Association (WBA Super), the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Oleksandr Usyk is the favorite of the rematch with Briton Anthony Joshua, former WBC (World Boxing Council) champion Grigory Drozd said. The fight will take place on August 20 in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). In September 2021, Usyk defeated Joshua in a title fight by unanimous decision. «I think that Alexander Usyk is a firm favorite for many experts,» said Drozd. «But this does not mean that there can be no surprises in the fight. I think that Anthony Joshua understands perfectly well that this is probably the main chance for him to stay at the very top.Therefore, he must take risks.But judging by the level of boxing, it seems to me that Sasha will again roll it out, unwind, spin it and beat it due to speed.But that's all can happen because Joshua has hired a great trainer (Robert) Garcia who teaches you how to fight well so it will be a great fight. — the expert noted. — And his chances of winning, based on the first fight, I estimate as 65 percent to 35. Usyk does not need to invent anything, and even in such a short period, less than a year, it is difficult to change very much. in order to acquire some other movement. Therefore, I think that he will act in the usual manner, will stick to the picture of the battle that brought him victory in the first match.»
