What takes place next now the Usyk vs Joshua rematch is finished
At the end of August, all boxing fans watched the Usyk-Joshua fight with bated breath. And well, it must be admitted that the performance was enchanting – there are not many events that keep you in suspense from the first to the last minute. And the Ukrainian again proved his status as a champion.
Boxing fans try to predict what will happen next and which huge events will wait for us in the near future.
Usyk’s Plans in the Big Box
The battle between Usyk and Joshua was difficult. If during the first meeting, the advantage of the Ukrainian during all 12 rounds was obvious, then everything was more ambitious and spectacular the second time. The tense match ended in an unobvious victory of the Ukrainian – although he was the favourite, he had to work hard to gnaw the victory over the British.
During the press conference after the fight, Usyk mentioned his plans to conduct the next meeting with Tyson Fury, who has lately announced his retirement. The undefeated boxer is a strong opponent, but the Ukrainian took the bar high.
Boxing fans are unlikely to wait for such a fight in the near future. After defeating Joshua, Usyk said, "No encounters with Fury anytime soon. For now, I just want to enjoy my normal activities and have a rest”. Of course, we understand that the athlete needs to recover, while the promoter of the British is actively trying to persuade the boxer to fight with the Ukrainian. Recall that Fury had 33 fights without a single defeat (although one of them ended in a draw). At the same time, Usyk has never lost either – he came out victorious in 20 fights.
Many fans state that the Ukrainian athlete has already done everything and should retire now as a World Champion. And such a situation is also highly possible. After all, Usyk mentioned, "I need a fight with Fury. If I don't fight him, I won't fight anyone."
What Awaits Us in the Heavyweight Division
We still don’t know the result of talks about the Usyk-Fury fight, but it seems like the most logical event in the heavyweight division. It is anticipated both by boxing fans and those who love betting at Dr Bet since the odds promise to be really juicy. On the other hand, Joshua will have a long time to recover and search for new suggestions, while all the possible rivals of Usyk are already too old. Some state that Joshua could fight with Wilder, who was also beaten by Tyson Fury. However, promoters would hardly aim to organise such an event in the nearest future.
Overall, we can’t even predict how the boxing world will develop if the Ukrainian decides to retire. Currently, there are four boxers who could compete for his titles: Congolese Martin Bakole, Cuban Frank Sanchez, Croat Filip Hrgovic and Briton Daniel Dubois. So, we will wait for the announcements with impatience and hope that next year will be rich in events!