Eddie Hearn said rematch Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KO) s Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KO) will take place no later than the end of March or the beginning of April next year. AJ's promoter names the UK as his favorite for the rematch, although he notes that negotiations for the fight have not yet begun.
“I think that the real revenge will take place in late March - early April. Both guys are probably taking a break right now, although AJ will prepare a little more because he wants to get it right. He made a trip to America to see, learn and see everything. I think he will return there towards the end of the year. We will start talking with Usyk's team over the next few weeks and will determine where the rematch will take place,” Hearn said.
“I would like him to return to the UK. There are other options. We have the opportunity to hold this fight around the world. The first fight was a grand spectacle, and obviously this time the fight will be much bigger,” Hearn said.
Usyk and Joshua first met in the ring in September. The fight was won by the Ukrainian, who took away the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight belts from the British.
