Unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua continues his quest to become undisputed heavyweight champion by putting his WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles on the line against former undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on September 25.
Joshua expected to have his long-awaited showdown with WBC champion Tyson Fury to determine an undisputed champion. However, an arbitrator ruled in favor of Deontay Wilder to get his third fight with Fury before Joshua could. Instead of waiting to see the outcome, Joshua decided to step into the ring with a dangerous opponent in the form of WBO No. 1 contender Usyk. 메이저토토사이트
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The undefeated Usyk (18-0, 13 KOs) is a highly decorated champion that captured Olympic gold in 2012, turned pro a year later and became the fourth male boxer in history to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF titles. He's currently ranked on multiple pound-for-pound lists. After becoming the undisputed cruiserweight champion in 2018, Usyk made the jump to heavyweight and has victories over Chazz Witherspoon and Derek Chisora.
But Usyk's next heavyweight fight will certainly be his toughest against a fellow 2012 Olympic gold medalist who happens to be one of the best heavyweights in the world.
Joshua (24-1, 22 KOs) is coming off of a devastating knockout of Kubrat Pulev last December and will hold a significant height, reach and power advantage over Usyk. Recognized as one of the best finishers in boxing, Joshua will aim to add another name to his impressive resume as he awaits his opportunity to hold all four heavyweight belts.
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Anthony Joshua returns to the squared circle on Sept. 25, live from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. It is fighters' first bout in the stadium.
Joshua last fought in December and scored a ninth-round knockout against Kubrat Pulev while Usyk is returning to the ring for the first time since last October when he defeated Derek Chisora by unanimous decision.
The broadcast start time of the card is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, with Joshua and Usyk expected to make their ring walks about 5 p.m. ET, although the exact time depends on the length of the earlier bouts.