British promoter Eddie Hearn, representing the interests of former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, announced that the rematch against Oleksandr Usyk would be postponed due to the entry of the Ukrainian into the defense.

" It's hard now to organize their fight. Imagine what is happening in the life of Usyk and Krasyuk. I don't think Usyk is thinking about fighting Anthony Joshua right now.. I told Krasyuk: " If he needs more time, before September or October, we would have another fight..

Joshua wants to fight in late May - first week of June. So if you agree with that, great.. If not, we fully respect your opinion and will give you more time" I think that Alex and Usyk will talk within the next 24-48 hours.

He seems to need more time and that's clear,"

On September 25 last year, Usyk defeated Joshua by unanimous decision and took away all his titles from the Briton..

On February 24, Russian President Putin made an urgent statement about conducting a special military operation on the territory of Ukraine, launching a large-scale invasion of Ukrainian cities..

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Earlier it was reported that another famous Ukrainian boxer signed up for the defense.