The second fight between Usyk and Joshua will take place on August 20 in Saudi Arabia
WBO, IBF, IBO, WBA heavyweight title holder Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13) spoke about the huge support of the Ukrainians on the eve of the second fight against Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs).
“Yes, the President of Ukraine supports me. I think we will talk to him before the fight.”
“I receive support from the Ukrainian people every day. From the guys who are on the front line, from the soldiers, from the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the terrorist defense. I constantly communicate with my acquaintances and friends who are in defense of our country.”
“Every day I receive some messages, wishes, words of support.”
Usyk’s promoter Oleksandr Krasyuk believes that the Ukrainian in the rematch against Joshua will be very decisive in the ring.
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The second fight between Usyk and Joshua will take place on August 20 in Saudi Arabia.
In Ukraine, the rematch between Usyk and Joshua will be broadcast by the MEGOGO media service and the 2+2 TV channel. Oleksandr personally purchased the rights to broadcast his fight with AJ in order to transfer them to Ukrainian broadcasters for free.
Last fall, Usyk defeated Joshua by unanimous decision to become world heavyweight champion for the first time.
Source: Sportarena
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