Anthony Joshua needs Oleksandr Usyk answer as he eyes next fight – Eddie Hearn

A decision over Anthony Joshua’s next opponent is set to be made this week, with doubts emerging over whether Oleksandr Usyk will fight this summer.

Joshua lost his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight belts to the Ukrainian in September and a rematch was expected to go ahead in the first half of 2022.

However, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last month saw Usyk and fellow boxer Vasiliy Lomachenko return to their home country to enlist in the military and, while both were given permission to leave in preparation for their respective upcoming bouts, Lomachenko decided to turn down the chance to face George Kambosos in an undisputed lightweight contest this summer.

Announcement soon come