BRAINS TRUST IS KEY FOR AJ

ANTHONY JOSHUA is playing mind games ahead of his world title showdown with Oleksandr Usyk in London on Saturday.

- Tom HOPKINSONA

But far from trying to get inside his opponent’s head, AJ has been spending time shaping his own brain with some mind-bending training practices.

The Brit puts his WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles on the line against the former undisputed cruiserweight champion (above) at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

And Joshua said: “During the pandemic, the basic necessities were perfect for me. I learned that I like basic things – I don’t need a lot to make me happy. I also learned about the power of the brain.