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Oleksandr Usyk’s side have announced that Anthony Joshua has “activated in principle” a rematch clause and they hope Kiev will host the fight in February.
The Ukrainian star was crowned the new WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion after her unanimous decision victory over Joshua at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.
Joshua had indicated that he wanted an immediate rematch, saying at the final press conference: “100 percent. 110 percent.
“I’m ready to resume training. Because of the 12 rounds, my lungs and everything, it was a good 12 rounds so I’ll be in a good position when I resume training to pick up where we left off. . “
Usyk held a press conference with promoter Alexander Krassyuk, who appeared to confirm Joshua imposed a second fight
“The rematch was specified in the contract,” Krassyuk said. “It has already been activated in principle, on Joshua’s side.
“So I remember when we talked to Oleksandr about the rematch issue, he was thrilled and said ‘Wow, cool, I’m going to beat Antokha (Anthony) twice.'”
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The Olympic Stadium in the Ukrainian capital has been proposed as a potential venue for the rematch, although Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has played down the suggestion.
Usyk said: “How does Hearn know that in February at the Olympic stadium it’s bad to box?
“Has he ever fought in February at the Olympics? “
Now the two-weight world champion, Usyk had warned he could produce an even more dominant performance in another fight against Joshua.
“You haven’t seen the best Usyk. I can be a lot better,” he said after his points victory.
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