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Anthony Joshua is willing to accept an interim fight if his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk is delayed due to Ukraine's war against Russia.

The British star is looking to regain his unified heavyweight titles from Usyk after he out-boxed him in a punch-perfect display to beat Joshua last year.

Usyk recently came over to the UK to hold talks over the second meeting but has now returned home to Ukraine to take up arms against the Russian invasion.

And Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed Usyk will be given the time he needs, and that Joshua will not drop his contractual obligation to a rematch.

“It’s difficult to speak on behalf of Oleksandr Usyk," Hearn told MMA Hour. "Firstly, I thought with everybody in Ukraine and people showing incredible bravery out there, particularly some of the great fighters of the past and Oleksandr as well.

“He can have the time that he needs, we [Joshua] don’t want any other fight but Oleksandr Usyk. Whether there’s a delay for that fight and we have an interim bout, I guess that’s subject to the situation with Usyk and how much time he needs.

“It’s a very emotional time and personal time for the people of Ukraine. So we’ll respect them and give them all the time, but we wouldn’t be looking to get out of our obligation, is what I’m saying.

“The only fight AJ wants right