Anthony Joshua set to face winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk, regardless of outcome


Anthony Joshua set to face winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk, regardless of outcome
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Anthony Joshua is on course to fight the victor of the heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed title.

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AJ's Next Opponent

Usyk emerged victorious in a memorable 12-round battle with Fury, claiming the WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO belts on May 18 in Saudi Arabia.

The rematch between Usyk and Fury is scheduled for December 21 in Riyadh, with hopes of a unification bout for all the titles once again.

However, Joshua will return in September at Wembley to face Daniel Dubois, with the winner likely to challenge for the full title held by Usyk.


Anthony Joshua set to face winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk, regardless of outcome
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Promoter Eddie Hearn hinted at the plan for Joshua, stating, "I expect the winner of the December fight to fight Anthony Joshua, if he wins in September."

For Joshua, reclaiming the heavyweight title and pursuing the dream of becoming undisputed champion is the ultimate goal, with two key fights standing in his way.

Dubois' Bold Claim

Dubois, who is set to face Joshua, expressed his determination to "demolish" his British counterpart and secure the world title.

In response, Joshua remains focused on his path to undisputed glory, emphasizing his willingness to face any opponent in any venue to achieve his goal.

With the stage set for potential blockbuster matchups, the heavyweight division is poised for more thrilling action in the coming months.




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