Anthony Joshua closes in on Oleksandr Usyk in Middle East rematch on July 23rd as Eddie Hearn thrashes out deal

EDDIE HEAR has announced that Anthony Joshua could face Oleksandr Usyk at the Middle East in a rematch fight.

Joshua, 32, will face Usyk, but the venue for the fight is yet to be determined.

Hearn wanted the fight in London to give AJ an edge, but the promoter acknowledged that the event would generate more revenue if it was held abroad.

Joshua appears to be returning to the sand dunes after the fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Hearn stated to iFL TV that he believes there is a good chance that you will see the fight in the Middle East on July 23rd. We are getting closer to that possibility."

Joshua lost to Andy Ruiz Jr in his only professional loss, and the Brit won his Saudi Arabia world titles back.

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Ruiz was defeated by him in a decisive fight. He earned a cool PS59million.

If the fight is in Saudi Arabia, Joshua could get as high as PS100m to face Usyk again.

Hearn had previously stated that he was still in negotiations for London and Middle East locations.

An announcement about the clash will not come until the location has been determined. Both fighters must agree to this.

Joshua will fight Usyk no matter where he is fighting.

He admits that he was outboxed by Londoners in September, but is willing to return to basics in order to defeat his Ukrainian opponent.

AJ will get close to Usyk to make his life miserable in the ring - before delivering a knockout blow like he did in 22 fights.