EDDIE HEARN anticipates that Anthony Joshua's high stakes rematch against Oleksandr Usyk will be announced "next Week".
They are set to meet in a Saudi summer showdown. Their second dance is scheduled for July 23.
Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua will renew their rivalry this summer
Hearn believes that a lucrative site deal is in the final stages and will announce it next week.
He said to iFL TV, "It's hard. You will receive an announcement next week if you ask that question now.
"But then tomorrow, something could take a bit longer with an escrow or contract."
Hearn, Matchroom Boxing's chief, has been the victim of a lot of Twitter trolling by fight fans when his timelines were not met for announcements.
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He said, "And then all the sudden, I'm an idiot and Billy in his Transformers pajamas plays it back at me.
"'Look at the clip. Eddie Hearn stated that we would receive an announcement next week, and it is now Monday the week after.
"So I will try my best. However, as we speak to each other now, I am confident that you will receive an announcement next week.
Joshua, 32, was beaten by Usyk, a smooth southpaw, in their Tottenham tussle last Sept., suffering a narrow points loss to the Ukrainian.
SUN BINGO GET PS50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYThe former champion unified heavyweight will be using a new game plan for their desert dust-up.
He stated, "So the goal is to get back to basics and aim for the knockout."
"I feel that when I fight or spar with people, their spirit is actually dampened."
"It's possible to see the person slowly fading when you look at them directly.
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"Now, when you boxing, the art is to hit and not get hurt. You're better off boxing to stay away. This is not my style.
"My style is to get up close with people and make it difficult for them." That's my game plan.
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