Boxing

Boxing: Anthony Joshua plans Oleksandr Usyk battle

WBO, WBA ‘super’ and IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua admits he wants to take on new boy Oleksandr Usyk once he has dealt with WBC champion Deontay Wilder.
The Londoner has three of the four heavyweight belts at present but has yet to finalise a fight with Wilder.

For now, his attention is on the hard-hitting Jarrell Miller, with the pair set to meet in New York on June 1.

Wilder faces Dominic Breazeale on May 18, while Usyk makes his heavyweight debut a week later against the durable Carlos Takam.

Fellow Brit Tyson Fury is in action in Las Vegas a week later at the MGM Grand and the heavyweight scene is buzzing at present.

Joshua is now starting to map out his next few fights and the 2012 Olympic champion believes he can line up Wilder and then Usyk after beating Miller.

He told Sky Sports News: “It’s really good because we’ve got me and Miller, Wilder vs Breazeale, Fury vs (Tom) Schwarz, Dillian Whyte is going to do something, Usyk vs Takam. “The heavyweight division is alive. It is booming.

I think it will be class if I can fight Wilder for the undisputed title and then I could
fight Usyk because then that would be the undisputed heavyweight champion versus the undisputed cruiserweight champion at heavyweight. That would be unbelievable.

“I’ve done the [Joseph] Parker fight, I fought for that [WBO] title. I’ve fought (Alexander) Povetkin, now I’ve got to do Miller and I just need to get past this one.

“If I don’t get Wilder, what am I doing it for? If I don’t get my hands on the WBC belt, what am I doing it for? I really want that chance and that opportunity.”

Joshua is as short as 1.13 to win against Miller, while punters can back him at 19.00 to win in round two.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Champions League, World Cup and many more.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

NBA: Warriors’ De’Anthony Melton to Miss Season with Knee Surgery

Golden State Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn… Read More

November 21, 2024

Juan Mata Becomes First Active International Footballer to Join MLS Ownership with San Diego FC

World Cup-winning Spanish footballer Juan Mata has joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s… Read More

November 21, 2024

Millot may join PSG as French champions react to Yamal link

Since joining VfB Stuttgart from AS Monaco at a young age, Enzo Millot has thrived… Read More

November 21, 2024

Top three talking points for Premier League’s return

With the final international break of 2024 done and dusted, league football can resume across… Read More

November 21, 2024

PGA Tour introduces new changes ahead for 2026

The PGA Tour has announced significant changes to its eligibility criteria and tournament structures, set… Read More

November 21, 2024

Barcelona to endure lengthy Yamal absence

Spanish La Liga club Barcelona may have to endure a lengthy absence for Spanish winger… Read More

November 21, 2024