ANTHONY JOSHUA will rematch Oleksandr Uzyk by April, but the venue for the fight is still being considered.
After losing the WBA and IBF titles in September, AJ invoked his right for an immediate rematch.
Eddie Hearn claims that Anthony Joshua will rematch Oleksandr Uzyk by April
Since then, he has been traveling to America in search of new coaches to help him build his team for his match with Usyk.
TalkSPORT's Promoter Hearn stated that he believes the rematch will take place at the end of March or early April.
"Both men are likely resting. However, AJ will be doing a little more preparation because he wants it to go right."
Joshua, 32, suffered a shock loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. in June 2019. In response, Angel Fernandez and Joby Clayton were added to their team.
They also created a box-and-move game plan that saw AJ regain his belts, along with Rob McCracken as their head trainer.
However, those tactics proved to be his downfall against Usyk (34), so the former champion has sought guidance elsewhere.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSJoshua traveled to the States to give a talk and to consider adding a coach for his team. McCracken.
However, no final decision has been reached.
Hearn said that there was also a well-documented visit to America to just look real, look, learn, and see.
"I believe he will return out there towards the beginning of the year." In the coming weeks, we will be talking to Team Usyk and determining the location.
Joshua was able to redeem himself in Saudi Arabia after he defeated Ruiz by 12 rounds.
Hearn previously stated that Usyk is the most likely to win the rematch on home soil, but other options are available.
He stated that he would love to see it returned in the UK. There are other options. There have been many approaches to staging that fight all over the globe.
"But last time it was a huge spectacle and, obviously this time, it is a bigger fight."
