Former super-middleweight champion Carl Froch has weighed in on the potential trilogy fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua, and his verdict is as blunt as it is decisive. Froch, known for his straightforward opinions, believes that Joshua stands little chance against Usyk in a third bout unless he brings something extraordinary to the ring—like a bat.
Usyk, who has already defeated Joshua twice, is widely regarded as one of the most technically gifted fighters in the sport. His ability to outbox Joshua in their previous encounters has left many questioning whether Joshua can find a way to overcome the Ukrainian’s skill and ring IQ.
Froch’s comment, while hyperbolic, underscores the challenge that Joshua would face in a third fight. Usyk’s dominance in their past matchups has been clear, and unless Joshua can drastically change his approach, the outcome of a trilogy fight might be a foregone conclusion.
The potential trilogy has generated significant buzz, with fans and analysts alike debating what Joshua needs to do differently to turn the tide. For Froch, however, the answer seems simple: without a radical change or a metaphorical “bat” in hand, Joshua might struggle to dethrone Usyk.
As the boxing world waits to see if the trilogy fight will materialize, Froch’s prediction adds another layer of intrigue to what could be one of the sport’s most anticipated matchups. Whether Joshua can rise to the occasion or if Usyk will continue his reign of dominance remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—Carl Froch is firmly in Usyk’s corner.
