Hearn: Usyk and Joshua may meet in December

Eddie Hearn, promoter of IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, said that his fighter may meet Oleksander Usyk at the end of this year.

“As you know, Oleksander Usyk was injured and will not be able to take part in the fight on May 25. However, he will become a mandatory for the world heavyweight title and his fight with Anthony Joshua may take place as early as December,” said Eddie Hearn.

Usyk suffered hand injury in preparation for the fight against Carlos Takam. Eddie Hearn has already stated that the tournament in Oxon Hill, Maryland, in the main event of which the match between Usyk and Takam should have been staged, will not be canceled and will pass as planned.