Warren: 'Dubois and Joyce are looking forward to belt fights'

Frank Warren stated that, immediately after the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua, he will begin to put pressure on the leadership of the WBA and WBO to set the dates for the mandatory defense of the championship belts. British promoter represents interests Daniel Dubois (18-1, 17 KOs) and Joe Joyce (13-0, 12 KOs), who are official contenders in both organizations.

“The day after this fight, I will start demanding specific dates. I am already signaling that discussions on this issue will take place. We worked hard to bring both boxers to this position, ”said Warren.

The second fight between Usyk and Joshua is scheduled for August 20 in Saudi Arabia. Under the contract, the Ukrainian was obliged to give revenge for last year's fight. The winner will most likely have to cross gloves with one of the official contenders.