The experienced promoter is consistent in his opinion regarding the rematch between the two heavyweights
Barry Hearnfather of a famous promoter Eddie Hearn and company founder Matchroom Sportspeculating about a possible next opponent for the former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshuasuggested that the holder of the WBO/WBA/IBO/WBC heavyweight belts Alexander Usik will be able to defeat the former WBC champion again Tyson Fury.
“Revenge [Джошуа] Daniel Dubois would be a big fight. But if Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury – and I consider him the favorite, perhaps by knockout this time – then the smartest thing to do would be to have one or two fights with Fury.”
Let us remember that on September 21 in London, Dubois defeated Joshua, knocking out his opponent in the fifth round. Daniel defended the IBF champion title, which he received after Alexander Usyk abandoned him. Fury recently stated that he is ready to fight AJ, despite his compatriot’s recent failures.
Let us remember that on the night of May 18-19, Usik inflicted the first defeat in his professional career on Tyson Fury in a fight that took place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). The victory was awarded to the Ukrainian by a split decision: 115-112, 113-114 and 114-113.
An agreement has been concluded between Usik and Fury for a re-fight. The “Gypsy King” has officially activated the rematch option. The second fight between Alexander and Tyson will take place on December 21, 2024 in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman said he would seek the introduction of video replays in this fight. Oleksandr Usyk will prepare for the rematch in a training camp in Valencia. The Ukrainian said that he attracts scientists, psychologists to the training camp, and is constantly looking for suitable sparring partners. Tyson Fury said he will begin training six to seven weeks before the fight.
Last week the first press conference and duel of the boxers’ views took place in London. Usik appeared in public to the song “Ave Maria” in the extravagant image of the hero of the computer game series Hitman. Fury came out to the song “Barbie Girl.” The event was hosted by legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer.
Source: Sportarena
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