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Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua Recreate Iconic 'Rocky III' Montage

KO On SI·Jaren Kawada·23 days ago
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Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua are hoping to recreate movie magic in the ring over the coming months. The two heavyweights who once engaged in a blockbuster rivalry that produced two lucrative championship bouts in 2021 and 2022 are now training partners as they prepare for upcoming matchups. Their relationship is not unlike the iconic rivalry-turned-friendship that Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed shared in the 'Rocky' franchise, which they clearly see in themselves. Usyk and Joshua fully played into the Rocky-Creed similarities by recreating the iconic 'Rocky III' montage with the heavyweights training on the beach. Usyk, however, made it known that his story with Joshua "isn't a movie remake." "This isn't a movie remake, it's a new story being created right now," Usyk tweeted. This isn’t a movie remake, it’s a new story being created right now.…

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