Star Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk and WBA, WBO, IBO and IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua had their first duel of views before their upcoming face-to-face fight.
See also: Usyk held an open training session before the fight with Joshua During the event, everything went very smoothly, as both opponents treated each other with respect. After a duel of glances, they shook hands.
The duel between Usyk and Joshua will take place on September 25 in London at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Start approximately after 23:00 Kiev time.
At stake in this fight will be the IBF, WBO, WBA and IBO World Heavyweight titles owned by Joshua..
The 34-year-old Usik defeated Derek Chisora \u200b\u200bin the last fight and defended the title of mandatory contender for the WBO belt. Alexander won all of his 18 career fights, two of which he spent in the heavyweight division.
On account of 31-year-old Joshua 24 wins (22 - by KO) in the professionals with one defeat. In the last fight in December last year, he knocked out the Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev.
As TSN Prosport previously reported, Usik spoke at a press conference with Joshua in Ukrainian.