ANTHONY JOSHUA vs Oleksandr Usyk's rematch for March is'realistic' as Eddie Hearn said that the UK is leading the race in order to host the fight.
Joshua, 32, was defeated by Usyk (34), in September and forfeited the WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles.
Anthony Joshua, Eddie Hearn, and Oleksandr Uzyk (TAG1]
The British star, however, invoked his right for an immediate rematch as he seeks to regain his throne.
Hearn will be meeting Alexander Krassyuk, Usyk's promoter, in the next few weeks. He believes that the pair will fight again in the UK.
He stated to iFL TV, "I think March's realistic, yeah March. Around March."
Hearn was asked if the UK is the leading contender to host the event. He replied, "I think so yeah. I'd love to do it back home in the UK."
"Like I said, we've received offers, approaches and it's a big fight that will attract a lot of people to stage it.
"But, I would love to do it back home in the UK."
Joshua lost his first ever career defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr. 32 in June 2019. He then boxed brilliantly to get revenge in Saudi Arabia six years later.
Despite being asked to change his approach, he remained loyal to Rob McCracken as head coach.
These questions were again asked following AJ's latest setback that has left his coaching position in doubt.
The speculation only increased with photos of Joshua at several US-based gyms. He also joined Hearn in America for some downtime.
He also visited Canelo’s eminent coach Eddy Reynoso and Joshua Buatsi’s trainer Virgil Hunter. Mike Tyson's ex-cornerman Ronnie Shields was also present.
Hearn didn't confirm whether Joshua was seeking to replace McCracken, the man who brought him to Olympic gold in 2012. Or if he was just seeking advice.
He stated: "The speculation has been unbelievable, haven't it?"
He came with me to America, he wanted a break, he wanted a chance to travel. He wanted to go to gyms and he wanted to talk to people.
"You can tell he loves to learn and went to a lot of gyms, fighters, and trainers.
"He hasn’t separated from Rob McCracken. He hasn’t decided that he’s going to train with another trainer.
"I believe he is just trying to learn. He's trying look at his setup and trying to find ways to improve. And he's doing it.
"He's out there, putting in the effort now every day getting ready for the match.
"I've never seen him so focused for a fight, or for a rematch. He just wants it to go 100 percent right." He is certain he will win this fight.
