Published 11:25 IST, June 9th 2021
Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk date, ticket price, venue and all you need to know
Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk date and venue: On Tuesday, Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn provided a huge update of the English star's next bout.
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Anthony Joshua's planned world heavyweight title fight against Oleksandr Usyk is set to be std at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, according to reports. Joshua was initially preparing for a title unification bout against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia on August 14 but Fury was n ordered to face Deontay Wilder for third time. Earlier on Tuesday, Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion will sign a deal this week to fight Usyk, with hope that Premier League stadium will be able to host a full capacity crowd.
Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk date: When is Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk fight?
Earlier this week, Eddie Hearn revealed that Anthony Joshua will be defending his world heavyweight title in autumn despite 31-year-old's fight with Tyson Fury having fallen through. Hearn was left scrambling for an opponent for Joshua with mandatory challenger Usyk obvious option. He said, "I can tell you that this week, that this is a more confident footing than Joshua – Fury negotiations because I kw Alex Krassyuk very well, and I kw Usyk very well."
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He added, "It’s a great fight, a dangerous fight, it’s t one we necessarily wanted or expected. But it’s a high-level heavyweight fight. It’s a unified heavyweight champion against undisputed cruiserweight champion, and on we go with that fight – it’s a big event."
Asked when Joshua's next fight will be anunced, Hearn told DAZN: "I am pretty confident we will sign for Joshua vs Usyk this week. That fight will take place in September in London." two-time unified world heavyweight champion successfully defended his titles when he kcked out Kubrat Pulev at Wembley Arena in December.
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However, Joshua's Ukrainian opponent is 18-0 and was considered one of pound-for-pound best fighters in world when he fought at cruiserweight, beating likes of Tony Bellew and Mairis Briedis. Usyk moved up to heavyweight at end of 2019 defeating Chazz Wirspoon before cementing his position as WBO mandatory challenger with a win over Derek Chisora last Halloween.
Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk venue: How to buy tickets for Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk?
Although Hearn admitted that bout between Joshua and Usyk will be held in London, venue is yet to be decided upon. According to reports from Sky Sports, Tottenham Hotspur stadium is set to st Joshua vs Usyk.
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Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk tickets will be available only after fight is confirmed. Fans can keep an eye on ticketmaster.com for tickets to bout.
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11:25 IST, June 9th 2021