The British side wants to wait for the outcome of the rematch between Fury and Usik
Promoter Eddie Hearn expects that the return to the ring of the former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) could take place in May or June 2025.
According to journalist Michael Benson, representatives of the British boxer intend to wait for the outcome of the rematch between WBO/WBA/IBO/WBC heavyweight world champion Alexander Usik (22-0, 14 KOs) and former WBC belt holder Tyson Fury (34-1-1 , 24 KOs) before taking further steps.
Let us remind you that it was previously reported that IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) is also counting on a fight with the winner of the head-to-head confrontation between the Ukrainian and the “Gypsy King”.
Let us remind you that Dubois defeated Joshua in a fight that took place in London on September 21. Daniel knocked down AJ three times and knocked out his opponent in the fifth round. Dubois defended the IBF title, which he received after Oleksandr Usyk abandoned it.
The Joshua-Dubois fight set a new record for the largest number of spectators in the 21st century for a boxing match. The boxing evening at Wembley Stadium in London was attended by 98,128 people.
Jay Eddie Hearn previously stated that the contract for the fight included a rematch option. However, Bob Arum denied this statement, calling it “fiction.” Dubois coach Don Charles believes his player should prepare thoroughly for any upcoming opponent.
Subsequently, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, Turki Al al-Sheikh, said that a rematch between Dubois and Joshua could take place on February 22 in Riyadh. The fight could take place as part of the “5 on 5” event between Queensberry Promotions and Matchroom Boxing, which was previously announced by Al ash-Sheikh in February.
Usyk is preparing for a rematch with Fury at a training camp in Valencia. The Ukrainian said that he involves scientists, psychologists in the training process, and is constantly looking for suitable sparring partners. Last week, the “Gypsy King” announced the start of his training camp in Malta.
The second fight between Alexander and Tyson will take place on December 21, 2024 in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
Source: Sportarena
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