Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk Betting
Anthony Joshua will defend his WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles on Saturday, September 25 in London, England when he takes on Oleksandr Usyk. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds in the heavyweight division and can be seen on DAZN. Joshua comes into this fight with a record of 24-1 with 22 knockouts, while Usyk is 18-0 with 13 knockouts. Joshua is listed as almost a 3-1 favorite in boxing odds.
When: Saturday, September 25, 2021
Where: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
Why: WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO Heavyweight Title Bout
On Saturday, September 25, 2021, Anthony Joshua (24-1, 22 knockouts) will face Oleksandr Usyk (18-0, 13 knockouts) in a 12-round heavyweight title bout. Specifically, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England is the venue. DAZN will provide television coverage.
Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk Boxing Odds
Oleksandr Usyk +218
Anthony Joshua -285
Total 9.5
Heavyweight Title Bout
Anthony Joshua, age 31, is ranked No. 2 in the heavyweight division. His career record is 24-1 with 22 knockouts. Joshua stands six feet, six inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. Joshua is a native of Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and he currently resides there.
Joshua is coming off a knockout win over Kubrat Pulev in December of last year. He defeated Andy Ruiz Jr. in a unanimous decision in December of 2019. He was beaten by Ruiz in June of 2019, losing by TKO. Joshua won by TKO against Alexander Povetkin in September of 2018 and he won a unanimous decision against Joseph Parker in March of 2018.
Oleksandr Usyk, age 34, is rated third in the world in the heavyweight division. He has a career record of 18 wins and no losses. 13 out of his 18 wins were by knockout. Usyk stands at six feet, three inches tall and fights from a southpaw stance. He is a native of Shypyntsi, Ukraine and now resides in Oxnard, California.
Usyk last stepped into the ring on October 31, 2020 when he faced Dereck Chisora. Usyk won a unanimous decision. Usyk defeated Chazz Witherspoon in October of 2019, won by TKO against Tony Bellew in November of 2018, won a unanimous decision against Murat Gassiev in July of 2018 and won a majority decision against Mairis Briedis in January of 2018.
Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk
Joshua is well prepared for this fight against Usyk and he knows what to expect. "It's a fight for the brain.” Joshua said to the media, “Knowing what you've got in front of you and knowing how to deal with it. You can either be aggressive, corner (him), throw everything at it. Or take your time, be clever, then knock (him) out."
Joshua is preparing for a fight that will go the distance. "I'm fighting a guy who is a 12-round fighter. So it would be silly of me to go in there bulky with my muscles screaming for oxygen.” Joshua said to the media, "I've been training like a 15-round fighter in this camp. I will be well-conditioned to fight. That is key.”
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