Anthony Joshua Vs. Oleksandr Usyk Officially Set For September 25th

By: Hans Themistode

After spending the previous few months telling the general public that Anthony Joshua would tackle obligatory challenger, Oleksandr Usyk, followers patiently waited for an official combat date from promoter Eddie Hearn. Now, after finalizing the whole thing of their deal, each the the place and when have been revealed.

“Olympic Gold vs. Olympic Gold, Unified World Heavyweight Champion vs. Undisputed Cruiserweight World Champion. This one has all of it and I can’t wait to stage this big occasion in entrance of over 60,000 on the beautiful Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 25,” mentioned Eddie Hearn.

Since nabbing each world title within the cruiserweight division, Usyk, 34, has bided his time for a shot at heavyweight gold. As soon as the Ukrainian achieved all the targets he set out for himself within the cruiserweight division, he made the trek to the land of the massive males in 2018. Though he was positioned because the obligatory challenger, Usyk was nonetheless compelled to attend.

First, the previous unified cruiserweight champion stepped apart and allowed Joshua to have an instantaneous rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr. From there, Usyk was compelled to cede floor to then IBF obligatory challenger, Kubrat Pulev. With Joshua successful each contests, the Ukrainian was prepared to attend as soon as extra, this time, in favor of a proposed undisputed showdown between Joshua and WBC/Ring Journal titlist, Tyson Fury.

Nonetheless, Usyk’s current generosity wasn’t wanted as negotiations between Joshua and Fury broke down. Now, with nobody standing in line earlier than him, Usyk pursued his lengthy awaited showdown. Since making the transfer to heavyweight, Usyk has gotten his toes moist with a pair of fringe contenders in Chazz Witherspoon and Dereck Chisora, defeating them each.

With Joshua and Usyk claiming gold within the 2012 Olympics, heavyweight division for Usyk and tremendous heavyweight for Joshua, the present unified titlist is anxious to step again into the limelight and check his expertise towards his fellow Olympian.

“The date is ready and we’re totally locked in,” mentioned Joshua. “September 25, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, I put all of it on the road once more and it’s time to defend my crown. We’re two Olympic Gold medallists who’ve fought our solution to the highest and by no means averted challenges. The stadium is outstanding, the environment will likely be electrical, I’m honoured to be the primary individual to combat in such an awe-inspiring venue. The stage is ready and I’m able to deal with enterprise.”