WATCH: Southpaw Opponent Rocks Anthony Joshua With Thunderous Left Hand

Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk’s clash is inching closer. Ever since this fight’s announcement, the fans followed every little progress of this contest. It will take place in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, in front of around 70,000 fans. That said, the hype this contest carries is insane and the only thing fans want to see is the pair taking up the ring space.

Joshua, a seasoned veteran, has tested himself against umpteen stylistic fighters. However, he hasn’t faced a southpaw as skilled as Usyk. This has worried ‘AJ’s fans.

Recently, a video emerged on the internet, wherein the Brit got rocked with a left hand from a southpaw opponent.

Anthony Joshua against southpaw in amateurs #JoshuaUsyk pic.twitter.com/XHilfspwFi

— #JoshuaUsyk (@BatmanBoxing) September 24, 2021

This video is from Joshua‘s amateur boxing days. An inexperienced Joshua ate a huge left hook from his opponent that left him staggered.

In his professional boxing stint and since he’s started taking on the biggies of his division, Joshua has only faced one southpaw in Charles Martin. This fight took place in 2016, and Martin was regarded as a rugged opponent for ‘AJ’. However, it took only two rounds for the Brit to end Charles Martin.

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As there is a world of a difference in Oleksandr Usyk and Charles Martin’s skills, Joshua’s bout against Usyk will genuinely test his skills. It will be interesting to see how Joshua tackles the same.

Can Anthony Joshua beat Oleksandr Usyk?

Anthony Joshua, with his colossal frame and power, already has an edge over Usyk. However, the latter is quick and his defensive game is up to the mark.

But if ‘AJ’ cuts the distance and gets the 34-year-old in his range, needless to say, he’ll only need a hit to finish the show.

That said, Anthony Joshua is a favorite for the right reasons in this fight and he has a fair chance of turning the tide in his favor tonight.

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As the slugfest between the two will be vital for the division, the fans are in for a treat. Can Usyk retain his unbeaten run? Or will he fall in London?

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