Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk epic heavyweight rematch will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Box Office | Boxing News
The Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua rematch is on August 20, live on Sky Sports Box Office
Anthony Joshua’s huge heavyweight rematch against Oleksandr Usyk will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Joshua shares the ring again with Usyk on August 20 in Saudi Arabia as the British star seeks to avenge the stunning points loss he endured in September at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Joshua and Usyk shared an intense face-off ahead of their second world heavyweight title fight
With a new trainer in his corner in Robert Garcia, Joshua is attempting to become a three-time world champion by reclaiming the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles.
Joshua has already experienced rematch success in Saudi Arabia when he boxed Andy Ruiz Jr in Diriyah in December 2019, sealing a points victory to regain his world belts.
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Joshua has joked that every time Tyson Fury predicts he will lose a fight he ends up winning it!
Adam Smith, Head of Boxing Development for Sky Sports, said: “Sky Sports viewers have enjoyed a long history with AJ, watching his every fight since he turned professional in 2013.
“We also know Oleksandr Usyk very well, having had the last four of the Ukrainian’s fights exclusively live on Sky Sports.
“This rematch is a massive occasion with everything on the line and so many questions to be answered. We can’t wait to bring it to boxing fans in the UK & Ireland in true Sky Sports fashion with all the build-up it deserves.”
