Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight rematch with Alexander Usik was confirmed at the Jeddah Super Dome in Saudi Arabia on August 20th.
Joshua is looking to regain the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles after losing by a unanimous decision to the Ukrainian in their first match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London last September.
After that defeat, Joshua changed his training organization, attracting American coach Robert Garcia to join Angel Fernandez in his corner in an attempt to avenge the second defeat of his professional career.
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Highlights of Usik’s victory with points over Joshua at Tottenham Hotspur
The 32-year-old is returning to Saudi Arabia for a rematch after avenging his first professional loss with a points victory over Andy Ruiz Jr. in Diriya in December 2019.
Usik has been recognized as one of the best fighters in the sport, becoming the undisputed world heavyweight champion in 2018 before receiving three heavyweight belts.
The 35-year-old, who joined Joshua as a 2012 London Olympic gold medalist, has yet to lose in 19 professional matches.
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