"I got the guy that picked up your misses"- Fans react to Amir Khan praising Oleksandr Usyk ahead of the Anthony Joshua rematch
Oleksandr Usyk apparently had a visit from retired champion Amir Khan in Dubai ahead of the heavyweight rematch against Anthony Joshua on August 20. Usyk appears to be in phenomenal shape and is ready to defend his world titles against ‘AJ’ in what could be the biggest boxing event of the year.
Amir Khan showed all his love for Oleksandr Usyk and wished him luck ahead of the high-voltage rematch. ‘King’ took to social media and posted multiple pictures with the heavyweight champion. It got mixed reactions from the fans. While many praised Oleksandr Usyk, a few slammed Khan for backing the Ukrainian against the Briton.
Amir Khan wrote:
“Lovely meeting heavyweight world champion Usyk today, wishing the champ all the best for the next fight #UsykJoshua2. Who you got?”
Lovely meeting heavyweight world champion @usykaa today, wishing the champ all the best for the next fight #UsykJoshua2. Who you got? #Thespace #Dubai https://t.co/N390A2QaeC
In response, a fellow netizen wrote:
“Going against your fellow countryman because he hung out the back of your misses.”
@amirkingkhan @usykaa Going against your fellow countryman because he hung out the back or your misses 💪
That said, many Twitter users invested their attention in Oleksandr Usyk. Following a lopsided win in the original fight, the heavyweight champion could become a menace in the weight-category by beating ‘AJ’ again. Nonetheless, people didn’t mince their words for Khan. Here’s how people have reacted to Amir Khan’s post.
@amirkingkhan @usykaa I said after Usyk beat Bellew that he would dominate H/Weight div. People ridiculed me saying he’s not big enough. For me he’s a far more skilful boxer than AJ. I also think that he gives Fury his toughest fight to date, should it happen 🥊
@amirkingkhan @usykaa Usyk by late stoppage
@amirkingkhan @usykaa Usyk again, he ate Joshua's power last fight, and that's all he's really got power, Usyk is far superior in skill to get out scored, and Joshua can't go for the kill because if he does and gets caught like he did with ruiz, then Usyk finishes him easily by KO, styles make fights
@amirkingkhan @usykaa https://t.co/2yh1bzO72o
@amirkingkhan @usykaa Did AJ shag your last?
@amirkingkhan @usykaa I got the guy that picked up your misses
@amirkingkhan @usykaa Don’t worry he won’t shag your wife
@amirkingkhan @usykaa Still bitter because AJ shagged your wife I see
@amirkingkhan @usykaa AJ would smash both of you at a time
Amir Khan and Anthony Joshua have been linked several times in the past. Although both the British boxers hailed from different weight classes, Khan once accused Joshua of having an affair with his wife. The news sparked a heavy controversy as Joshua denied all the claims made by ‘King’.
Recap of what happened between ‘King Khan’ and ‘AJ’ ahead of Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2
Amir Khan had a tough time with his wife, Faryal Makhdoom, a few years back. The couple called it quits on social media and Khan claimed that she was having an affair with Joshua. The heavyweight star responded cheekily and said he wishes he had an affair before denying all the accusations.
He also asked Khan and his wife to resolve their differences. The rumors faded with time as Khan and his wife got back together. They appear to be living a happy life right now. ‘King Khan’ has retired from pro-boxing after his loss against Kell Brook. Meanwhile, Joshua stands in a crucial situation and has a lot to lose on the line.