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Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk has been confirmed for 20 August, with Saudi Arabia the chosen venue for the world heavyweight title fight. The British boxer will be attempting to win back the WBA, IBF and WBO titles he lost in September at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Usyk won the pair’s first contest on points with the judges scoring the fight 117-112, 116-112 and 115-113 in favour of the Ukrainian in London. A rematch clause was immediately activated but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February cast doubt over when the former undisputed cruiserweight champion Usyk would be next back in the ring.

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