Oleksandr Usyk has been forced to postpone his heavyweight debut against Carlos Takam due to injury, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.
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Derek Chisora says Oleksandr Usyk’s switch to heavyweight spells big trouble for the other members of the division.
Anthony Joshua wants a unification showdown with Deontay Wilder followed by a clash with heavyweight new-boy Oleksandr Usyk.
Former undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (16-0) is expected to be installed as the mandatory challenger for the WBO world heavyweight title, currently in possession of Anthony Joshua (22-0).
Tony Bellew does not believe Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury feel they can beat Anthony Joshua as he labelled the heavyweight division a ‘political mess’.
The heavyweight giants square off on December 1 in LA with the WBC world title at stake – the only belt AJ needs to complete his collection and become undisputed champion.
“He definitely needs to fight Anthony Joshua,” Usyk’s promoter Alexander Krassyuk said.
Oleksandr Usyk’s team has expressed their desire for a heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua in 2019, promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed.
Anthony Joshua sees Oleksandr Usyk as the “perfect boxer” but believes Tony Bellew’s “dirty left hook” will give him a chance of upsetting the odds.
The undisputed cruiserweight king watched Joshua’s world title victory over Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium in September, experiencing the big-fight atmosphere ahead of his battle with Bellew at Manchester Arena on November 10, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
WBSS winner Usyk and David Haye conqueror Bellew go head to head at the Manchester Arena on November 10 – live on Sky Sports Box Office