British world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua praised Oleksandr Usyk for being bold in challenging him for his belts after just two bouts at the weight.
Agence France-Presse: Joshua says challenger Usyk ‘jumping in at the deep end’
Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine poses with his belt after beating Thabiso Mchunu of South Africa to win the WBO Cruiserweight title at The Forum on Dec. 17, 2016, in Inglewood, California.
