Anthony Joshua could face Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch. There are talks about locating the fight venue.

ANTHONY JOSHUA could have a mouthwatering rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia.

In an effort to win back the WBA and WBO world titles that he was stripped of by the Ukrainian in September, the Brit activated his rematch option.

According to Alexander Krassyuk (promoter of Usyk), a date and a location are being discussed.

He stated that Saudi Arabia is currently under discussion.

"Late June" is the time we are looking at now.

"Many things will be determined by how quickly we can ink the papers.

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"The good news is that Usyk has already arrived in Europe to begin his preparations."

Saudi Arabia was the perfect place for AJ, who wanted to avenge Andy Ruiz Jr's shock loss and regain his heavyweight titles in December 2019.

It would have been Usyk's first fight in the Middle East.

Usyk has recently stated that he left Ukraine in preparation for Joshua's rematch.

Before Russia invaded his homeland KO'd initial plans, the Ukrainian was set to clash again with AJ in the spring.

Joshua's future is uncertain as Usyk, now 35, has returned home to fight in front-line combat.

Joe Joyce and Otto Wallin hoped to fight the former heavyweight champion while they were waiting.

Joshua's blockbuster revenge mission has been relaunched by Usyk's return from training