The former world champion plans to defeat Daniel Dubois and take the belt back to himself.
Anthony Joshua thanked the IBF for putting pressure on Oleksandr Usyk, after which the Ukrainian rejected the organization’s belt. According to the boxer, he is glad that the organization follows its rules.
According to the British heavyweight, he is also happy to have the opportunity to become a world boxing champion again.
“The management team worked hard to organize this fight, and the title is like the cherry on the cake. It’s a big bonus. The IBF continues to stick to their principles and do what they do. They impose their terms, and Usik.. Usik has a rematch with Tyson Fury.
Daniel is now the world champion, and I enter the battle as a challenger. I’m not fighting for a vacant title, but as a contender,” Joshua was quoted as saying by Boxing Scene.
We remind you that the Dubois-Joshua fight will take place on September 21 at Wembley Stadium in London.
Anthony Joshua has previously announced his desire to fight Tyson Fury.
Source: korrespondent
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