Oleksandr Usyk's team announce Anthony Joshua has 'activated' rematch clause

Oleksandr Usyk's team announce Anthony Joshua has 'activated' rematch clause "Our rematch was specified in the contract. It has already been activated in principle, from the side of Joshua"; Oleksandr Usyk's promoter wants second world title fight to be staged in Ukraine in February https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12420558/oleksandr-usyks-team-announce-anthony-joshua-has-activated-rematch-clause Tuesday 28 September 2021 21:36, UK Anthony Joshua and his team are focused on a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, says Sky Sports' Adam Smith Oleksandr Usyk's team have announced that Anthony Joshua has 'activated in principle' a rematch clause and they hope Kiev will host the fight in February. The Ukrainian star was crowned as the new WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion after his unanimous decision win over Joshua at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night. Joshua had indicated he wanted an immediate rematch, saying at the final press conference: "100 per cent. 110 per cen Oleksandr Usyk beat Anthony Joshua on a unanimous points decision to become world heavyweight champion "I'm ready to get back to training. Because of the 12 rounds, my lungs and everything, it was a good 12-rounder, so I'll be in a good place when I get back into training to pick up where we left off." Usyk held a press conference with promoter Alexander Krassyuk, who appeared to confirm that Joshua had enforced a second fight. Joshua says he could still face Tyson Fury in the future The Olympic Stadium in the Ukrainian capital has been put forward as a potential venue for the rematch, although Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has played down this suggestion. Usyk said: "How does Hearn know that in February at Olympic stadium it is bad to box? "Has he ever fought in February at the Olympic?" Now a two-weight world champion, Usyk had warned that he could produce an even more dominant performance in another fight against Joshua. "You didn't see the best Usyk. I can be much better," he said after his points victory.