Frank Warren: "Usyk-Joshua rematch will be the same"

Frank Warren believes Anthony Joshua (24-2, 21 KOs) will have a hard time taking a rematch from Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs) for last Saturday's loss and regaining his heavyweight titles.

"In fact, I can't imagine the rematch will be significantly different because unlike Andy Ruiz, Joshua's previous grudge, Usyk is unlikely to go down and step into the ring in disastrously terrible shape," said promoter Tyson Fury, who also handles the two belt contenders currently held by Usyk, Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce.

"Tyson also has all the attributes that Usyk has, and he also has the speed and size. Fighting him is the obvious decision, although we are looking at other options if all goes well on October 9," Warren said.