AJ is not against having a third fight with the Ukrainian
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua ready to replace WBC title holders Tyson Fury in a fight with the world champion according to WBO/WBA/IBF/IBO versions Alexander Usik.
“The amazing thing is that Anthony will box four times in 11 months, which is great for him. This is so great for his career after so many periods of inactivity due to COVID, obligations and people doing nothing.”
“At some point he will need a rest, but if he does well against Ngannou and the opportunity comes, I think he will be ready to fight Fury or Usyk.”
At the end of December, Joshua confidently defeated Otto Wallin, who refused to continue the fight after the 5th round, as part of the “Day of Reckoning”. On March 8, Joshua will fight Francis Ngannou in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
Two weeks before the fight with Usik, Fury was injured during sparring. The Briton’s injury required stitches, due to which Tyson will not have time to recover for the fight with Usyk. According to British cutman Jorge Capetillo, the boxer will need at least three months to recover.
The unification fight for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion between Fury and Usik has been postponed to May 18 and will take place in Riyadh. Penalties for boxers who refuse to fight are $10 million. At the same time, the contract for the fight between the Ukrainian and the British has a rematch clause.
Source: Sportarena
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