ANTHONY JOSHUA'S highly-stakes rematch against Oleksandr Usyk has been scheduled for July.
AJ's second encounter with undefeated Usyk was thrown into serious doubt when the proud Ukrainian took to the streets in February.
Eddie Hearn, the promoter, has confirmed that the pair have agreed to a rematch.
After Usyk was allowed to leave his homeland, negotiations resumed and both sides reached a satisfactory agreement.
Eddie Hearn, chief of Matchroom Boxing, stated that the fight was over and it had been agreed upon during a talkSPORT appearance.
"It's 100 percent Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Uzyk the rematch.
"We are finalizing the location right now, his team is in London this week so that we can sit down with them.
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"I believe that in two weeks we will finalize the date. It will be July.
"And hopefully AJ will be able to become a three time heavyweight world champion."
Joshua, 32, was beaten by the southpaw in their Tottenham tussle last Sept. and lost his grip over the WBA, WBO, and IBF heavyweight titles.
However, Usyk's plans for their rematch are being hampered by Russia's ongoing invasion of his homeland.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit RequiredBlockAsset was informed by him that he wanted to focus as much as possible on his preparation for the rematch.
"Because I can't stop thinking about the war and about my friends in Ukraine at the moment.
"And I must get rid of such thoughts in order to prepare well for the Anthony Joshua battle and be able glorify again My God Jesus Christ and my native country."
He said: "Frankly speaking all that is happening now is quite terrible - in Ukraine.
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"Everyday I pray for the end of this horrible horror. Boxing is a child's game compared to war.
"War is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.
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