Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter has disclosed that Anthony Joshua has already activated their rematch clause According to Alexandra Krassyuk, Joshua’s team is desperate for a rematch which could happen in Ukraine next year AJ was defeated by unanimous decision by the Ukrainian over the weekend, but a rematch is already on the cards .
The promoter of Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk has disclosed that there was a rematch clause in their contract with Anthony Joshua before their fight last weekend, Sky Sports reports. Alexander Krassyuk made this disclosure suggesting that a rematch between AJ and Usyk could be staged in February in Ukraine next year. It was gathered that having lost his belts to the new champion, Anthony Joshua immediately wants a rematch having said it in a press conference. "Our rematch was specified in the contract. It has already been activated in principle, from the side of Joshua. "So I remember when we discussed with Oleksandr the issue of rematch, he was delighted and said 'Wow, cool, I will beat Antokha (Anthony) twice.'" The boxing stakeholder wants the rematch to be staged in Ukraine and Anthony Joshua says he is ready for the second world title fight with Usyk.
Joshua said: Usyk held a press conference with promoter Alexander Krassyuk, who appeared to confirm that Joshua had enforced a second fight according to the Daily Mail. Oleksandr Usyk handed his newly won heavyweight belts back to Anthony Joshua after becoming the new IBO, IBF, WBO and WBA champion.
