Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua Rematch Put On Hold

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The much-anticipated bout between Usyk and AJ has to be put on hold due to unavoidable reasons. Because of the ongoing war between Russia ad Ukraine, the 35-year-old who dominated Joshua o September of 2021 via unanimous decision to win the unified heavyweight championship, returned to Kyiv and joined Territorial Defense Batallion. You are in our thoughts ad prayers young champ.

 

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Eddie Hearn says that this fight will probably take place in June. This is also confirmed by promoter Bob Arum that who said that Usyk and Lomachenko will be leaving Ukraine to start their training after talks with their government on the importance of the boxers and tremendous publicity value.

 

[Hova]

The Ukrainian Sports Minister has granted Oleksandr Usyk clearance to leave the country during the crisis, and he will start training camp for a summer rematch against Anthony Joshua for the unified heavyweight title.

 

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The Ukrainian Sports Minister has granted Oleksandr Usyk clearance to leave the country during the crisis, and he will start training camp for a summer rematch against Anthony Joshua for the unified heavyweight title.

Finally, some good news.

 

[Hova]

Finally, some good news.

Amidst all the chaos, at least we have something to be grateful for.