Anthony Joshua’s upcoming opponent Oleksandr Usyk has piled on the pounds in order to cut the deficit between him and the rest of the heavyweight division.
Usyk, a former unified cruiserweight champion of the world, has made the jump up to heavyweight in order to contend for the titles available in the division.
The Ukrainian has the opportunity to become a two-weight world champion when he takes on Anthony Joshua at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.
Usyk has been working hard to prepare himself for life as a heavyweight, with the fighter looking noticeable heavier nowadays than in the past.
Have a look at these two photos to compare…
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Usyk has got bigger and stronger while Anthony Joshua has cut in anticipation of a fight that could go the distance. You wonder if the Brit has cut his advantage in doing so.
It’s going to make for a fascinating fight, with neither fighter fighting at a weight that they are accustomed to.