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Exciting New Details Emerge About Anthony Joshua s Two Fight Deal With DAZN
Published 06/13/2022, 7:30 AM EDTBy Images via Reuters/Andrew CouldridgeAnthony Joshua is set to reclaim his titles from Oleksandr Usyk at their showdown in August. Moreover, it was recently reported that Joshua will cut ties with Sky Sports after 9 years. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this adLONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 06: Anthony Joshua speaks with Eddie Hearn during the press conference for Andy Ruiz Jr. v Anthony Joshua 2 ‘Clash on the Dunes’ at the Hilton Syon Park on September 06, 2019 in London, England. Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr will have a Heavyweight World Title rematch fight on December 7th 2019 in the historical town of Diriyah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Sky Sports had streamed the entirety of ‘s career, ever since he turned pro. Matchroom Boxing CEO and Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, had ended his 25-year association with Sky Sports in 2021. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Moreover, he a USD 122.8 million deal with DAZN Boxing and even brought all his fighters on board. However, Joshua was the only exception, as he had a separate contract with Sky Sports. It is that this contract ended after his match with Usyk in September 2021. View this post on Instagram Sky Sports had tried to re-sign Joshua. But, he signed the deal with DAZN instead. Notably, his first fight with DAZN will be his rematch with Usyk. Moreover, Joshua’s with DAZN is a multi-year, multi-fight deal. Additionally, he will also be required to have two fights in a year. Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk
Eddie Hearn had recently announced that the Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk showdown is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, this rematch will give Joshua the opportunity to reclaim his heavyweight titles. View this post on Instagram ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Joshua had initially faced Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on September 25, 2021. He showcased a stellar performance during the bout. However, Usyk proved to be technically stronger than Joshua. At the end of 12 rounds, Usyk was declared the winner by decision. Moreover, in victory, he won Joshua’s WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad WATCH THIS STORY – What do you think of Joshua signing a deal with DAZN? Let us know in the comments below. SHARE THIS ARTICLE
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