ANTHONY JOSHUA will exact his revenge on Oleksandr Usyk “within six rounds” of their high-stakes rematch.
That’s the view of AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn.
The Watford warrior was turned over by the slick southpaw in their Tottenham tussle last September and lost his grip on the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles.
AJ has vowed not to try to outbox the Ukrainian second time around and get “back to basics” for their summer showdown, which promoter Hearn doesn’t see going past the halfway point.
During an Instagram Live, The Matchroom Boxing chief said: ““I’m telling you now, AJ KOs Usyk within six rounds.”
Joshua has appointed renowned trainer Robert Garcia – who has trained 14 world champions – as his new head coach for the potentially do-or-die rematch.
And Hearn believes the addition of Garcia, as well as the change of approach, will see AJ become a three-time heavyweight champion.
He said: “I rate Usyk but I believe in Anthony Joshua and I believe he’s going to put it right in the rematch, I really do.”
Joshua and Usyk’s second dance was slated to take place in Saudi Arabia on July 23 but has been pushed back to August due to minor broadcasting issues.
Hearn said: “We are close to announcing AJ’s next fight.
