On August 20, in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), the WBA Super, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs) from Ukraine will have a rematch with the previous holder of these belts, Briton Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs).
The first fight between them took place in September last year in London (England), ended with the victory of the Ukrainian by unanimous decision of the judges.
Regardless of the outcome of the rematch, the co-promo contract between Usyk and British promoter Eddie Hearn expires immediately after this fight (Matchroom Boxing).
According to the reviewer
Michael BensonHearn confirmed this information in a meeting with media representatives. Also Usyk’s promoter is the company K2. But regardless of the outcome of the fight, on August 20, Usyk will become one of the biggest free agents in the world of boxing.
If the Ukrainian wins again, it is logical to assume that promoters Bob Arum will try to sign him (Top Rank) and Frank Warren (queensberry promotions), who collaborate with WBC British heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs). This would make it possible to fight for the title of absolute world champion.
It is also possible that the TV channel will offer the contract to the Ukrainian Sky Sportswho the other day laid out a lot of money for the right to broadcast his rematch with Joshua in the UK and even outbid
streaming DAZN.
Meanwhile, former world champion Hasim Rahman is sure that “Usyk will lead Tyson Fury to retirement.” The Ukrainian was also praised by the American-Mexican Andy Ruiz: “He is fearless, this is one of the keys to victory.”
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