Ukrainian boxing star Oleksandr Usyk has welcomed a trilogy clash with Anthony Joshua after he settles unfinished business with Tyson Fury. Usyk is set to take on Fury in a rematch.
The 37-year-old squashed the challenge of Fury earlier this year on May 18, with the judges scoring the bout 115-112,114-113, and 114-113 in favor of Usyk via split decision, With that win, he became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999.
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Speaking in an interview with Mail Sport in Poland, Usyk confirmed that he is open to the idea of a trilogy contest against Joshua. He said:
&#8220;I don&#8217;t particularly want any rematches, but when we beat Tyson Fury for the second time and when Anthony Joshua beats Daniel Dubois, of course, they will want to do a third fight.&#8221; [H/t: Daily Mail]
He added:
&#8220;From my point of view, I have no right to deny Anthony a third fight because he gave me two incredible fights. Anthony helped me become even more famous in the world. Anthony did it. And if it happens with God&#8217;s help, then I am ready for a third fight with Anthony.&#8221;
The undefeated Ukrainian boxer fought Joshua twice between September 2021 and August 2022. He put on a clinical display against Joshua in the first contest, scoring an emphatic unanimous decision win. He managed to overcome the rematch challenge with a gritty showcase by getting the better of the UK boxer via a split decision.
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<h3>Martin Bakole picks Tyson Fury to knock out Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch</h3>
Top-ranked heavyweight contender Martin Bakole has picked Tyson Fury to get the better of Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch on Dec. 21, 2024.
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Having sparred with both fighters in the past, Bakole&#8217;s stance is grounded in extensive first-hand experience. Previewing the upcoming clash in an interview with Sky Sports, he said:
&#8220;The only person I&#8217; m impressed with is Tyson Fury. He&#8217;s a big guy, he moves a lot. He moves his head. Usyk a little bit. Usyk I sparred in a small ring so I always gave him a hard time.&#8221; [H/t: Sky Sports]
Bakole added:
&#8220;I was surprised [when Usyk beat Fury]. I was not only surprised by Usyk, I was surprised by Tyson Fury&#8217;s performance. He was playing. He was supposed to be focused like he was in the Deontay Wilder rematch. If he takes that mentality in the rematch I think he will stop Usyk like he did with Deontay.&#8221;

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