Named a new date for the rematch between the Ukrainian champion and the British.
WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight champion teams Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua are considering a new rematch date.
According to journalist Dan Rafael, the resumption of fighting between the Ukrainian and British could take place on July 23, although June 25 was originally called the possible date for the battle.
The parties also regard Saudi Arabia as a venue for arranging revenge.
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“The rematch between unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, scheduled for June 25, is unlikely to happen. Instead, the The battle is scheduled for July 23, according to a source with knowledge of the date. ” Rafael wrote on Twitter.
🔽 New date set for #UsykJoshua2. From my #boxing notebook. Subscribe to danrafael.substack.com pic.twitter.com/yy2BMwqW3b
– Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) April 8, 2022
Recall that after the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, Oleksandr Usyk joined the ranks of the defense of the territory of Kyiv, but later left the country to prepare for revenge on Anthony Joshua.
Earlier, Usyk said he had already started preparing for another fight with Joshua.
Source: korrespondent
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