Will Joshua rematch Usyk?

[Toffee]

Not interested in your agendas.

Do you think he'll invoke the rematch clause?

He's got the kind of character to do it (and all credit for that), but in my opinion it's not worth it. Claim the eye is damaged, let the rematch go, and take an easier route back to a belt.

[SN!PER]

He rematched Ruiz straight away, and he'll do it again with Usyk.

But... Usyk is just too talented. He'll dominate the rematch, probably win by TKO.

[deathofaclown]

I think so. Where else does he go? Fighting in non title fights? I can’t see it.

Usyk is too good for him. I said it on here or a long time that Usyk beats him. He will do it again.

[mlac]

I think AJ wants to retire tbf, Eddie will give him a KO job to build his confidence and then make Whyte 2 on ppv and throw him in with Wilder or Fury for his final payday.

[Outwest Exp 355]

He should rematch him. He was in the fight. I had it even after 8.

[Dakuwaqa]

I think AJ wants to retire tbf, Eddie will give him a KO job to build his confidence and then make Whyte 2 on ppv and throw him in with Wilder or Fury for his final payday.

That's what I think he should do. He doesn't have much chance in the rematch.

He's not the same fighter since the fight with Wlad. His confidence has never been the same.

Whyte 2 would be a good fight he can win and then maybe have a go at a title again. If he loses retire as one of HWs biggest overachiever.

[Toffee]

I think so. Where else does he go? Fighting in non title fights? I can’t see it.

Usyk is too good for him. I said it on here or a long time that Usyk beats him. He will do it again.

He's not going to become a mandatory any time soon, obviously. He'd be getting a shot based on commercial value - which he has plenty of.

The loser of Fury/Wilder would be a very quick route back into the reckoning. And I'd give him a better chance against either of them than I do against Usyk - styles make fights and all that. Usyk won't ever be right for him, though as a big puncher he'll have a chance.

Whyte, Ortiz, Joyce (would be the wrong move) could be big fights to put him straight back into the equation.

I think he'll rematch, because I think he's got the balls to go away, train the house down, and give himself every possible chance against Usyk.

[The Ninth Layer]

Not interested in your agendas.

Do you think he'll invoke the rematch clause?

He's got the kind of character to do it (and all credit for that), but in my opinion it's not worth it. Claim the eye is damaged, let the rematch go, and take an easier route back to a belt.

In round 8 I would have said for sure he will invoke the rematch card if he loses. But after the damage he took in those last rounds I think he would be smarter to take some time to heal up and maybe get a tune up fight in. My feeling is that if he decides a year from now that he's in top shape for a rematch Usyk would be more than happy to give it to him.

From a fans perspective I thought this was a great competitive fight and just beautiful boxing so I'd love to see it whenever it happens. My gut though is if it happens immediately then Usyk probably looks even better just from "winner in a rematch" advantage, and have trouble imagining Joshua making drastic enough adjustments to change the fight dynamic in so short of a time.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Not interested in your agendas.

Do you think he'll invoke the rematch clause?

He's got the kind of character to do it (and all credit for that), but in my opinion it's not worth it. Claim the eye is damaged, let the rematch go, and take an easier route back to a belt.

I agree.

I think he definitely will. He probably needs to for his brand also, on top of wanting to out of personal pride and wanting to avenge a defeat.

But for me, I’d take at least one tune up fight, this isn’t a Ruiz situation were AJ has to just make simple adjustments. AJ has to completely develop his game to beat Usyk IMO.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

I think AJ wants to retire tbf, Eddie will give him a KO job to build his confidence and then make Whyte 2 on ppv and throw him in with Wilder or Fury for his final payday.

I could possibly see AJ-Whyte 2 also, I think deep down that’s what Eddie would rather do as it’s a safer option, but it’s AJ’s decision at the end of the day.