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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Eddie Hearn, boxing promoter (R) and Anthony Joshua (L) speak during a press conference for his Super Heavyweight title fight against Wladamir Klitschko at Sky Sports Studios on April 27, 2017 in London, England. Anthony Joshua and Wladamir Klitschko are due to fight for the IBF, IBO and WBA Super Heavyweight Championships of the World at Wembley Stadium on April 29. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Eddie Hearn, boxing promoter (R) and Anthony Joshua (L) speak during a press conference for his Super Heavyweight title fight against Wladamir Klitschko at Sky Sports Studios on April 27, 2017 in London, England. Anthony Joshua and Wladamir Klitschko are due to fight for the IBF, IBO and WBA Super Heavyweight Championships of the World at Wembley Stadium on April 29. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
On 25 September 2021, a blistering bout took place between the unified WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO champion Anthony Joshua and the Ukrainian stalwart Oleksandr Usyk. Following Usyk’s victory in the match, it became pretty obvious that the rematch between the pair will happen, eventually.
In one of the biggest upsets of the year, the WBO heavyweight challenger outlined the champion, which stunned the boxing world. The former undisputed cruiserweight dominated the entire showdown and emerged victorious.
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However, as of now, the Ukrainian is not in a state of fighting. So AJ is eager to clash with someone else ahead of his rematch to examine his skills and boost his confidence after suffering a big loss.
Recently, in an interview with IFL tv, AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn opened up on the rumored interim fight of his pugilist. The Chairperson of Matchroom boxing talked about the risk of fighting an interim battle and the probable opponents in the row.
He said, “That’s one risk of having an interim fight is potential loss can take away what you’re waiting for. So obviously, we got a look at the opponents and I think AJ was talking last night about Ortiz while southpaw the same Usyk. It might make sense, Joe Joyce.”
Further, he revealed who is the most probable opponent for the British Heavyweight boxer.
He claimed, “AJ talked about Deontay Wilder. It’s probably I think if you said to AJ right now. Who’s your top choice? I think he’d probably go for Deontay Wilder. It’s a big fight. I mean, it’s not an interim fight, is it? Let’s be honest, it could be a bigger fight than Oleksandr Usyk.”
Why does Oleksandr Usyk delay his rematch with Anthony Joshua?
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After facing a loss against an underdog in the heavyweight division, Anthony Joshua reactivated the rematch clause to open the chances of clinching back his belts that he lost in the first battle.
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Boxing – WBA, IBF & WBO Heavyweight Titles – Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain – September 25, 2021 Anthony Joshua in action against Oleksandr Usyk Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
However, because of tensions in his home country, ‘The Cat’ cannot make a rematch sooner. Therefore, it could be advantageous for Joshua t face someone like Wilder and try and get back to winning ways.
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