ANTHONY JOSHUA is reportedly set to snub DAZN, and sign a new deal for Sky Sports.
After Joshua's defeat to Oleksandr Uzyk in September, Joshua's multifight agreement with Sky was terminated and speculation has been high about who will get his fights.
After his defeat to Oleksandr Uzyk
, Anthony Joshua's Sky Sports contract was terminated
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DAZN, an American streaming platform, was thought to be the top contenders to acquire AJ. They have a five year deal with Eddie Hearn, the former heavyweight champion.
According to the Daily Star Joshua will sign a new contract with Sky "pending finalisation of details."
Although Joshua signed a "career-long" deal with Hearn but the rights to Joshua's fights aren’t limited to Matchroom’s agreement with DAZN.
Joshua's first fight under his new Sky deal will be his high-stakes match with Usyk. Usyk performed admirably in their Tottenham tussle and became the unified champion.
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Although a date has not been set for the second showdown, July 23 is being considered.
Saudi Arabia is currently the frontrunner for the fight, but Hearn says he would love to host it again in London.
According to him, The Mirror asked him: "We would like it in London but Usyk is on a portion of the revenue.
"It's likely more than twice to do it elsewhere, so we're up for that.
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"But, ultimately, both fighters must be satisfied with the deal and we need to generate as much revenue as possible for that fight."
Hearn hopes to announce Joshua’s second dance with undefeated Usyk in the next week.
According to The DAZN Boxing Show, the Matchroom chief has just told The DAZN Boxing Show that they will be there in July, July 23rd.
"That's the frontrunner, we're in final negotiation with sites in the Middle East or the UK.
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"We looked at America but I don’t believe that is where it will take place.
"I would like to be in a place, fight week for Canelo where we have some new news."
