Boxing - Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk News Conference - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - September 23, 2021 Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk pose with promoter Eddie Hearn during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
LONDON (Reuters) - Ukrainian challenger Oleksandr Usyk on Thursday dismissed concerns that he did not possess the size and strength to take out world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, saying that the "power is in your spirit".
The Briton will put his IBF, WBA and WBO belts on the line on Saturday against the undefeated Usyk, a former cruiserweight who is 18-0 in his professional career.
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