Anthony Joshua admits he felt like Muhammad Ali in first Oleksandr Usyk fight

Anthony Joshua has revealed that he thought he was winning last September's heavyweight fight against Oleksandr Usyk ahead of the rematch next month.

Joshua - who has replaced head trainer Rob McCracken with Robert Garcia - lost via unanimous decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Ahead of his second trip to Saudi Arabia, Joshua said: "I swear I thought I was looking like Muhammad Ali in there. I can show you sparring footage where I'm on the ropes leaning.

"I am sure you have seen some of the videos on social media. Anyone that is going, I am sure you are going to be in for a great time in Saudi Arabia.

"In terms of old AJ, same old G, I'm just doing what I'm doing. Grafting away. It is a rough and tough sport.