Clarke reveals Anthony Joshua’s ‘magic plan’ to beat Usyk in their rematch
Nigeria-born former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has worked out how to "outhustle" and beat Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch, claims boxer Frazer Clarke.
The two Brit heavyweights have been in the gym together and Clarke believes his countryman could get revenge on the Ukrainian.
Joshua lost the initial fight to Usyk in September last year after a unanimous points decision.
He faces the champ in a Saudi Arabian rematch in August.
And Clarke said he believes this time could be different for AJ.
He told the Telegraph: "All focus has been on Usyk, and on out-hustling him with educated pressure.
"Although this is an awkward fight against a very skilled heavyweight, just like Tyson Fury is, AJ has his mind on the game for this.
"Listen, the words Tyson Fury haven't even been muttered in our gym because we know that the job at hand is a difficult one.
"There’s no two ways about it, Usyk is one of the more skilful heavyweight champions we've had in recent years.
"On a skill level, Usyk and Fury are at the top of the tree, even if you go back in history. Just going in there and mauling him like people are suggesting, it’s never going to happen. Nor will trying to outbox him."
The 30-year-old added that the bout could become a "street fight", which could make it difficult for the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion.
He said: "AJ will definitely take a more positive approach from him, and we know Usyk can be outhustled.
"We saw that in his fights against Derek Chisora, and his first heavyweight opponent, Chaz Witherspoon.
"Let's be honest, this isn't an amateur fight, this is professional fighting, this is street fighting with a referee and gloves and rules so you've got to do whatever you can to unsettle this man and use all your attributes."
Not everyone believes Joshua could have a better time of it, with Mike Tyson's ex-coach Teddy Atlas believing the Brit will lose to not just Usyk but Joe Joyce as well, who could face the winner of the fight.
