As well as naming the two-time heavyweight champion, Usyk was also quick to name drop another rival of his with the Ukrainian set to make a return to the ring next weekend

British boxing superstar Anthony Joshua has backed Oleksandr Usyk to get the better of Tyson Fury when the Ukrainian faces off against 'The Gypsy King' in their rematch

Anthony Joshua has backed Oleksandr Usyk to beat Tyson Fury in their forthcoming heavyweight title rematch, insisting his former foe is "one of the best out there"

The hotly-anticipated rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is just around the corner, with the Gypsy King looking to avenge a heartbreaking loss to his rival earlier this year.

The American boxer who once fought British stars Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois has relaunched his career in Russia having thrown his support behind Vladimir Putin. Kevin Johnson, originally from New Jersey, has had a long career in the heavyweight division, making his debut back in 2003.

By: Sean Crose Anthony Joshua is no longer a heavyweight titlist, but he remains one of the top draws in all of boxing. The man is extremely entertaining

Anthony Joshua suffered a brutal defeat to Daniel Dubois in his last fight but there could still be a route back to the top for the former heavyweight champion.

Anthony Joshua has given his prediction for the upcoming Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury rematch and believes 'The Cat' will once again come out on top in Riyadh