Date, venue set for Anthony Joshua titles defence against Ukrainian Usyk
British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, will on September 25 fight against Oleksandr Usyk in defense of his titles. Joshua, who currently holds World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organisation heavyweight titles, will fight to retain his titles.
The bout scheduled to hold at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London was announced by Joshua in a statement by Matchroom Sport on Tuesday.
“The date is set and we are fully locked in,” Joshua said. “I put it all on the line again and it’s time to defend my crown. We are two Olympic gold medallists who have fought our way to the top and never avoided challenges.”
Usyk, 35, a Ukrainian and an Olympic medalist like Joshua, has won all 18 of his professional contests.
Joshua fight against Usyk will come in place of the earlier bout against Tyson Fury scheduled to hold in August.
The unification bout planed to hold in Saudi Arabia was cancelled following ruling by a United States arbitrator that says Fury must defend his title against Deontay Wilder.
However a victory for Joshua against Usyk could see Joshua fight against Fury in the nearest future.
More from Peoples Gazette
Health
Water, not soda helps weight loss: Expert
According to a health expert, the skin can become more vulnerable to skin disorders and wrinkling when dehydrated.
States
Kwara: Wanted motorcycle thief caught in a shopping mall
“The middle-aged man was accused of stealing a motorcycle sometime in May, but escaped arrest and absconded with the stolen property.”
NationWide
How fake news hurts reporter/editor relationship
Unfortunately for the reporters, most editors today have similar fears [of fake news] over their copies. Such fears rule most Newsrooms today.
Sport
Arsenal cancel U.S. pre-season trip as players test positive for coronavirus
Arsenal were billed to travel to the U.S. for the Florida Cup
Port Harcourt
Rivers government seals four water factories
The Commissioner for Water Resources said the government would continue to ensure that only healthy water are sold to the public.
Faith
Emir directs Imams to pray for rainfall, peace
The Emir also urged them to ensure improvement in the enrolment of children in schools in their area.
