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“[Usyk] prove it in explorer class. He’s fantastic, and he’s made his mark in the weight division. He is a wonderful explorer. He did everything you could ask for,” Warren told iFL TV.
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Usyk’s victories in his Heavyweight debut against Chazz Whiterspoon and Derek Chisora are testament to that. According to Warren, the two victories are enough capital for the undefeated Cruiserweight king to beat Joshua.
“He went up heavyweight and fought Chazz Witherspoon, for seven rounds, and he fought Derek Chisora. So now that he’s up there and comfortable, I don’t think he’s a natural heavyweight. explorer class,”he said.
However, Warren still takes Joshua into account in the fight for the WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO Heavyweight belt at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 25 September. Moreover, in terms of posture and weight, Joshua is superior to Usyk.
“But Anthony Joshua has to be the favorite for the fight. He’s a bigger guy, much bigger, and he’s got a great punch. Therefore, if (Joshua) doesn’t get rid of him, and if he’s still there after five or six rounds, then if it gets to the end of the fight…” he explained.
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Warren analyzes if Usyk is able to stay in the ring until round 12, he will win the points. “If it goes 12 rounds, I want Usyk to win because to get there, he has to beat him,” Warren said.
The 31-year-old Joshua vowed to do what it took to win this weekend. He expressed his determination to win at a press conference on Saturday: “I’ve always been a boxer, but there’s no strategy but to win. I’m going to hurt someone or beat them until I get the win. need to win.”
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