How Oleksandr Usyk Tricked Anthony Joshua into Fighting Him
Oleksandr Usyk tricked Anthony Joshua into fighting him by holding back against Derek Chisora, claimed Carl Froch. Usyk was taken all the way to a close points decision on the scorecards by Chisora in October 2020.
Usyk’s Strategic Moves
Usyk’s Strategic Moves Against Chisora
The Ukrainian maintained his mandatory title shot at Joshua’s belts but raised questions over his ability at heavyweight. Two years later and Usyk twice beat Joshua, leaving Froch to believe the ex-cruiserweight king pulled a fast one.
Mind Games with Opponents
He said on his YouTube channel: “That night against Chisora, he just took his time. He was playing mind games with the opponents.
Tactical Playing
“He knew Anthony Joshua was watching that, and he was thinking to himself, ‘If I show all my toolbox in this first heavyweight fight, I’m going to scare him off.’
Strategic Performance
“So I think he never got out of second gear with Chisora. I’m not taking anything away from Chisora.
The Conclusion
“Obviously, he took the fight AJ did and Usyk outclassed him and became unified champion. Joshua, 34, returns to action on Friday against UFC icon Francis Ngannou, 37.
The Future of Usyk
And Usyk, 37, is in talks to unify the heavyweight belts against Tyson Fury, 35.