:Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk will face Briton Anthony Joshua in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Aug. 20 in a rematch of their London bout last year, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn's Matchroom stable announced on Sunday.
"What a roller-coaster journey, fighting for the heavyweight championship of the world for the 12th consecutive time," Joshua said in a statement. "Fighting championship level back to back has had its pros and cons, but I decide every day to get stronger, to learn from my experiences and grow. A happy fighter is a dangerous fighter and I am the happiest and most motivated I have been."
"With the help of the Lord, I'll complete my mission," the 35-year-old, whose preparation had been thrown into disarray due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, said.
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