Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk is all set to be another boxing match, know the details about the rematch and the clause rules explained
British fighter Anthony Joshua lost on Saturday against Oleksandr Usyk in a 12-round fight. Anthony Joshua remained pointless against Usyk and was completed dominated by the Ukrainian fighter. However, promoter Eddie immediately told that Joshua will fight back and there will be a rematch.
The former WBA, IBF and WBO belt holder will face Usyk once again in a rematch as he wants his title back. But, how is that possible, and when the rematch will take place?
So, here are all the details about Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk boxing rematch.
Boxing Rematch Clause Rules Explained: Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk
Talking to the press, Joshua confirmed that he sustained an eye injury during the 9th round. Furthermore, the British fighter was not able to see anything after that. He confessed that he couldn’t see in the ninth round, couldn’t see anything really because his eye was shut.
Anthony Joshua and Oleksander Usyk met each other at Tottenham Hotspurs stadium where Usyk defeat Joshua. Joshua lost his WBA, WBO, and IBF belts in the fight. Joshua badly needs a rematch and wants to regain his title.
He said that ‘When I was walking back to the tunnel, I just said to myself that I’m ready to get back to the gym, I’m ready to just put that work in and I’m not going to be going home and be crying about it because this is war. It’s a long process and it’s not just one fight and then I’m done.’
Keep positive even if the world’s crumbling in front of you! London I love you & thank you each and every time! pic.twitter.com/GBgF7e5hcm
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) September 25, 2021
These things aren’t usually from a fighter after a heavy loss like this. So, how the rematch will be possible?
Joshua vs Usyk Boxing Rematch
Anthony Joshua has a rematch clause in his contract with Oleksander Usyk. After the match, he confirmed that he has activated the clause and there will be a rematch. However, the dates are not confined to when the rematch will take place.
A rematch clause in boxing sees the winner of the fight obliged to give the loser a rematch. This clause is instilled when the challenger of the champion isn’t a mandatory or in line to fight with the contract offering the champion a chance to safeguard his titles. The challenger has no provision to insert a rematch clause.
This time Usyk will have the upper hand as he will be more confident than before.