Recently, Anthony Joshua has revealed that during joint training sessions with former rival Oleksandr Usyk, the Ukrainian's crew urged the Briton to show greatness. The 36-year-old, a two‑time world heavyweight champion, was preparing for his comeback bout against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia. Usyk’s team praised his preparation, noting the high standards they had set after seeing him train for Rico Verhoeven.

Joshua said, "It’s an elite team. I got to see how he prepared for Rico Verhoeven," adding that while training and fighting are different, the crew wants him to bring the same intensity into the ring. "Bring out the good stuff and improve," he told Sky Sports, noting that greatness should be a daily gym habit, not a one‑off moment.

The boxer emphasized his desire to showcase raw aggression, stating, "There’s no overtime." He’s confident he can finish the fight quickly, but remains focused on victory. He acknowledged the pressure of a do‑or‑die night and the need to perform at his best from round one.

Over his career, Joshua has won 29 of 33 fights, 26 by knockout, and insists he still has the power to dominate. He is determined to prove that he can meet the expectations set by Oleksandr Usyk and deliver a memorable performance against Kristian Prenga.