Via Charles Brun: Anthony Joshua will prepare for his career in a rematch with IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk on August 20 on DAZN PPV in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Eddie Hearn Says Joshua Wants “atonement” even the score after losing to Usyk 9 months ago.
Hearn had hoped to hold the rematch in London again, but Team Usyk wanted to hold the bout where it made the most money instead of putting it in a position that could give Joshua an advantage again. .
You can’t blame Usyk for choosing to play the second fight in a location where it can bring in the most revenue because you never know what can happen when it comes to the rematch score.
The last time they fought in London, Usyk appeared to have won 10 of the 12 rounds, but he was nearly impossible to win by these scores: 117-112, 115-113 and 116-112.
Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) is continuing to repeat history by avenging another of his disappointing defeats as he faces two-month-old undefeated Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs) From now on.
If Joshua is right about his belief that he can avenge his defeat, he will revive his career and earn rave reviews from boxing fans and the media. The gravy train will continue for Matchroom Boxing, and all will be well.
However, if Joshua blows it up by going into a rematch with Usyk, he’ll be in trouble and potentially knocked out, and he’ll terrify DAZN for giving him a deal. giant in getting him into their network.
AJ lost his three titles to Usyk last September in the unanimous decision of the 12th round at Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium in North London, England.
Since then, many boxing fans have advised 32-year-old Joshua to cut his losses, stay away from Usyk and focus on his big-money fight with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
The Gypsy king seems to have lost his ambition to continue his career after recent wins over Dillian Whyte and Deontay Wilder.
Joshua has decided to rematch Usyk and he believes he can win back the IBF, WBA & WBO titles the same way AJ did when he beat Andy Ruiz Jr in their rematch in December. 2019 after losing to him in their first match in June of that year in New York.
The difference here is that Usyk won’t make a pig himself, eat his way to 283 lbs and destroy training camp the way Ruiz Jr.
Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn said: “Everything is in place for this bout, and it couldn’t be a bigger competition. “We know Oleksandr Usyk is a great fighter, and last time we saw it, but I know Anthony Joshua is more determined than ever.
“Without a doubt, all eyes of the world will be on the ring on Saturday, August 20. This is a story of redemption, and the countdown begins now,” Hearn said.
