Boxing fans believe Usyk is in top shape to beat Joshua

Usyk is looking in imperious shape as he gears up for his second Joshua showdown

Boxing fans believe Usyk is in top shape to beat Joshua
Joshua vs Usyk

World Champion Oleksandr Usyk has impressed fans with his latest training pictures.

The Ukrainian is hard at work preparing for his highly-anticipated rematch with Nigeria-born former champion Anthony Joshua.

Usyk, 35, snatched the Brit's heavyweight belts by comfortably outpointing him at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last September.

The pair were supposed to meet again in May, although the ongoing war in Ukraine delayed the bout.

Usyk joined his country's military in the wake of Russia's invasion, but was later given permission by Ukraine's sports minister to return to training.

The 35-year-old is looking in imperious shape as he gears up for his second Joshua showdown. In pictures shared to his Instagram, The Cat can be seen sparring with his coach.

He captioned it "Working hard..." and fans are impressed with his physique.

One wrote: "Looking big."

While a second commented: "Looking big, knock him out this time."

Another added: "Can't wait for him to smash AJ again."

A fourth predicted: "I feel bad for AJ. Usyk will destroy him.

The rematch is expected to take place on August 20.

Promoter Eddie Hearn recently confirmed to talkSPORT that the bout will take place in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia the favourite.

He said: "I think it’s not the best kept secret, as a lot of these things aren’t, that we will be heading out in August to the Middle East."