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Sports News of Sunday, 23 May 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

AJ to fight Usyk or lose WBO belt after anticipated Fury bout cancelled

Anthony Joshua must face Oleksandr Usyk or risk losing his WBO strap Anthony Joshua must face Oleksandr Usyk or risk losing his WBO strap

AJ and Tyson Fury were scheduled to meet on August 14, in Saudi Arabia but the court arbitration has ruled it out.

The Gypsy King has now been told to fight Deontay Wilder for the WBC belt by September.

Usyk's promoter Alexander Krassyuk claimed Joshua wanted the fight

Anthony Joshua has been ordered by the WBO to fight mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk as his much-anticipated bout with Tyson Fury could be called off, Sky Sports.

The boxing organization have stated to AJ's promoter Eddie Hearne should finalize the terms of an agreement or face a penalty in the next ten days or May 31.

The 33-year-old also risks losing his WBO belt if he fails to challenge the highly Ukrainian who outclassed Derrick Chisora on his heavyweight debut.

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Usyk's promoter Alexander Krassyuk claimed Joshua wanted the fight and said:

"According to my knowledge, AJ is ready to take the challenge."On the other hand, Fury has also been told by the court of arbitration to honour the trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder before September 15.

And the Bronze Bomber has stated that he will not accept any amount to step aside for the two British heavyweight to clash.