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Anthony Joshua has been backed to avenge his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk by Derek Chisora, who also believes 'AJ' would beat Tyson Fury if they were to face off.

Joshua lost his status as IBF, IBO and WBO heavyweight world champ with a defeat to the Ukrainian, who taught him a boxing lesson with a convincing victory on points.

Joshua was well beaten by Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but Chisora expects the rematch to go AJ's way
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Joshua was well beaten by Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but Chisora expects the rematch to go AJ's wayCredit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom

The Brit was criticised for his tactics in the clash last September as he attempted to outbox Usyk, who was fighting at heavyweight for only the third time after his move up from cruiserweight.

And Chisora revealed in a conversation with Joshua that there could be a change in approach when the rematch happens.

Asked who will win the Usyk vs Joshua rematch, Chisora told talkSPORT: "I think AJ wins that second time round.

"When I spoke to him I asked him if he watched the fight back, he said he only watched four rounds because he didn't like the way he boxed.

"I asked him what he was going to do [in the rematch], he said: 'You'll see.'"

Joshua may be tempted to try and knock out Usyk, an approach that's served him very well throughout his career
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Joshua may be tempted to try and knock out Usyk, an approach that's served him very well throughout his careerCredit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom

If Usyk beats Joshua a second time, it will increase calls for a unification bout with WBC champ Fury. But Chisora is in no doubt who would win that one.

Chisora added: "Tyson Fury. He's a bigger man, when he's sat down his hands are probably touching the floor!

"Fury doesn't have a power punch, but he's got the knowledge of boxing. When you box Tyson Fury, if he steps backwards, you instantly step forward and you're already in his range. If he steps forward and you go backwards you're still in his range because of his reach. You can't run away!"

However, Chisora shocked talkSPORT's Simon Jordan when he said Joshua would get the better of Fury if they were to fight - but there's only one way the Watford-born bruiser could win.

Joshua vs Fury is the fight all boxing fans are desperate to see and Chisora perhaps surprisingly thinks 'AJ' would win that
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Joshua vs Fury is the fight all boxing fans are desperate to see and Chisora perhaps surprisingly thinks 'AJ' would win that

On who would win between Joshua and Fury, Chisora added: "I'll go with AJ. AJ's power punch is unbelievable.

"If AJ fights Fury, he has to go on him straight away, blast him out. He can't box him. If he boxes with him, he loses.

"If you give Fury time on the ball then you're in trouble."

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