Anthony Joshua says he will adopt ‘African style’ against Usyk
In a conversation with Social boxingformer heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua addressed a variety of topics, including how prayer has helped him spiritually, bonding with Robert Garcia, and what it takes for the heavyweight champion to succeed. Heavy Unified Oleksandr Usyk defeated him.
Joshua says:
“Since I’ve been here, I’ve been praying, like, every day.”
“Definitely helped me get closer to God… It definitely helped me spiritually and became closer to my spiritual side.”
The Briton was also asked about new coach Robert Garcia and whether the new culture in his gym has led him to adopt a ‘Mexican style’ in the fight:
“We’ll see African style, life, that’s all that matters.”
“I am transitioning from the African style to the Mexican style… even the hard working people… I respect the Mexican culture.”
Finally, AJ was asked what he thinks Usyk will do when they finally face each other.
“He needs to work harder to beat me.”
“Listen, boxing is a dogfight at the end of the day, it’s in me.”
“If you are a boxer, then you have it in you. Either way, it never leaves.”
Whether Joshua’s changes to his camp make a difference compared to Usyk is still considered two clash on August 20 in JeddahSaudi Arabic.