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Anthony Joshua puts on 4lbs for Oleksandr Usyk rematch as Ukrainian remains lean

After speculation that Oleksandr Usyk would come in significantly heavier for Saturday's rematch against Anthony Joshua, the Ukrainian came in just half-a-pound above last year's weight.

The Ukrainian mastermind, who claimed a stunning unanimous decision victory over the Briton last September, clocked in at 221.5lbs ahead of his fourth outing in the heavyweight division.

Joshua, who is looking to regain the IBF, WBA and WBO belts that were ripped away from him in Tottenham last year, weighed-in at 244.5lbs.

Anthony Joshua (right) and Oleksandr Usyk (left) both weighed-in on Friday afternoon

Usyk negated a 1st 5lbs weight disadvantage in the pair's first encounter, keeping a hapless Joshua at bay with his relentless movement and evident speed advantage.