Oleksandr Usyk offers Anthony Joshua some simple advice ahead of Andy Ruiz rematch (Metro)

Oleksandr Usyk has offered some advice to his heavyweight rival Anthony Joshua ahead of his rematch with Andy Ruiz in December.

Joshua (22-1) has the chance to reclaim his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles when he meets Ruiz (33-1) for a second time on 7 December in Saudi Arabia.

The Mexican-American won their first fight in June via seventh round stoppage, but goes into the rematch as the significant underdog with the bookmakers, just as he did in the first contest.

Usyk, who is stepping up from cruiserweight to make his heavyweight debut later this year, downplayed Joshua’s loss in June, but said he must concentrate on one thing to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Read more