Usyk believes fighting Joshua is a better way to help Ukraine
Oleksandr Usyk has confirmed on Instagram that he has decided to leave Ukraine to focus on his preparations for a rematch with Anthony Joshua.
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Usyk defeated Joshua last year to become the unified heavyweight champion. Though the pair were expected to fight again this summer, Russia’s invasion of Usyk’s homeland had cast doubt on the rematch, with the 35-year-old joining the Kyiv defence battalion in late February.
Despite the ongoing invasion, Usyk has left Ukraine, confirming via a short video that he had decided to focus on preparations for the Joshua fight …