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Oleksandr Usyk played major role in deciding Anthony Joshua’s next fight
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Oleksandr Usyk played major role in deciding Anthony Joshua’s next fight

April 25, 2026|2 days ago| 1 min read|Source: Boxing News Online| 0 comments

Eddie Hearn has revealed that unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk played a significant role in determining Anthony Joshua's upcoming opponent. This comes after Joshua's recent public exchanges with Tyson Fury, with the article suggesting AJ's next bout will not be against 'The Gypsy King'.

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Eddie Hearn has revealed key discussions with Oleksandr Usyk ahead of ‘s return to the ring. Joshua was last seen exchanging verbal blows with Tyson Fury earlier this month, shortly after ‘The Gypsy King’ ended his 16-month layoff with a points victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Instead of granting his rival’s request for a face-off, though, […] The post Oleksandr Usyk played major role in deciding Anthony Joshua’s next fight appeared first on Boxing News.

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