Boxing - Usyk at heaviest weight ahead of Joshua clash


  • Boxing
  • Friday, 24 Sep 2021

Boxing - Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk Weigh-in - The O2, London, Britain - September 24, 2021 Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk during the weigh-in as promoter Eddie Hearn looks on Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

LONDON (Reuters) - Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk weighed in at the heaviest of his career ahead of his heavyweight world title clash against IBF, WBA and WBO champion Anthony Joshua on Friday.

Usyk, the former undisputed cruiserweight champion who has only had two heavyweight bouts, tipped the scales at 15st 11lbs while Joshua weighed in at 17st 2lbs.

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