Eddie Hearn, former world heavyweight champion promoter Anthony Joshua, said that he contacted his colleague Alexander Krasyuk, representing the interests of the holder of the WBA, WBO and IBF titles Oleksandr Usyk.
“Today I spoke with Alexander Krasyuk, and this was the first time I contacted them. This is a very emotional time. In reality, they don't want to talk about the duel. They want to take care of their families. But at the same time, I told him, "Look, I need to make a move in Joshua's career."
We will fight Usyk. If the duel does not take place at a certain time, then we will be on the sidelines. Joshua wants this fight, but if Usyk is not ready by September, October or November, then we would like to fight in May or early June, ”Hearn said in an interview with YouTube channel Behind The Gloves.