MOSCOW, June 19 Rematch between Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk and Briton Anthony Joshua will be held on August 20 in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), according to the Matchroom Sport promotion website. In September 2021, Usyk defeated Joshua by unanimous decision and won the world heavyweight title according to the World Boxing Association (WBA Super), World the Boxing Organization (WBO), the International Boxing Federation (IBF) and the International Boxing Organization (IBO).»We are thrilled to have one of the biggest heavyweight rematches in boxing history and give Anthony Joshua a chance to reclaim what he lost in London in September last year.Everything is at stake in this fight for the world heavyweight title.We know Oleksandr Usyk is a great fighter.We saw it last time but I know Anthony Joshua is more determined than ever before. ever,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. The 35-year-old Usyk has 19 wins (13 by knockout) in the professional ring. 32-year-old Joshua has 24 wins (22 ahead of schedule) and two losses.
