Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk is set to take place in May.
Tyson Fury had offered Joshua a large offer so he could fight WBA (Super), IBF and WBO champion Usyk instead.
But those talks collapsed and speaking to the 5 Live Boxing podcast, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn says its clear that AJ will be fighting Usyk which is their preferred choice.
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Joshua, who lost his title belts to Usyk in September, had planned for the fight to take place in April, but the search for a new trainer and prolonged talks with WBC champion Fury forced a delay.
The 32-year-old is aiming to become a three-time world champion by winning the second meeting with Ukrainian Usyk.
