Promoter Eddie Hearn told under what condition the fight between Anthony Joshua and Alexander Usik will take place.

On Saturday, October 31, the Ukrainian defeated Briton Derek Chisora \u200b\u200band retained the status of the official contender for the WBO belt, which is owned by Joshua.

USIK - CHISORA: BATTLE VIDEO According to Hearn, Joshua will meet with Usyk by " The fight is planned for 2021. The Ukrainian is expected to put pressure on Joshua to either defend his belt or release him.

31-year-old Joshua has already verbally agreed to two fights with 32-year-old Fury, assuming that on December 12 he will defeat Kubrat Pulev.

" This is all business, money is important to them, but Usyk wants the world heavyweight title. If we can't get Fury to fight, and A.J. defeats Pulev, he will fight Usyk by a million percent, "

Joshua has not fought since returning the WBA, IBF and WBO titles in Saudi Arabia against 31-year-old Andy Ruiz Jr in December 2019.

He will return to the ring next month, facing 39-year-old Pulev, defending his IBF title.