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title: "Joshua: “When I Beat Usyk I’ll Get The Credit I Deserve”"
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# Joshua: “When I Beat Usyk I’ll Get The Credit I Deserve”

Respect is on Anthony Joshua’s mind ahead of his crunch rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.

On August 20 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia the [British heavyweight will look to reclaim his three titles](https://wp.boxing-social.com/news/usyk-joshua-speak-at-first-press-conference/) and in doing so become a three-time champion. Despite all of his accomplishments during a packed career its clear the 32-year-old is hoping he receives some recognition should he get his revenge against the Ukrainian.

Speaking to [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/34138139/anthony-joshua-reclaiming-titles-vs-oleksandr-usyk-earn-boxing-legend-status)Joshua said:

> “I feel when I go and beat Usyk, I’ll get the credit I deserve again.”
>
> “And I’ll get the admiration for being a true boxing legend. I fought for the heavyweight championship in my 16th fight; I felt like it’s kind of overlooked.”

That 16th fight against Charles Martin kicked off a three-year championship run which was ended in stunning fashion by Andy Ruiz Jr at Madison Square Garden in 2019. Joshua avenged his first defeat six months later in Diriyah.

A successful defence against Kubrat Pulev then led to the challenge of Usyk and Joshua admitted that he was exposed during his second loss last September at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

> “It makes me feel more comfortable knowing that I’ve been in a ring with a fighter before, but ultimately he might come completely different.”
>
> “I definitely feel my training approach changes because I knew where I wasn’t good enough, you know, areas where I was exposed.”

Now, under the tutelage of [new trainer Robert Garcia](https://wp.boxing-social.com/news/if-joshua-listens-he-beats-usyk-says-garcia/), Joshua hopes the holes in his game can be repaired to a level good enough to beat Usyk.

> “I’ve got a third chance to become heavyweight champion of the world.”
>
> “I’m not just gonna go in there thinking it’s gonna be easy. I will address the weaknesses and then I’ll make sure I get it right and become champion again. I think it’s a task that’s definitely possible.

Read Boxing Social’s article for all the [key highlights from the first Usyk vs Joshua 2 press conference](https://wp.boxing-social.com/news/usyk-joshua-speak-at-first-press-conference/).