The IBF moved to elucidate its resolution concerning the heavyweight title following Oleksandr Usyk’s resolution to relinquish the belt.
Usyk, the undisputed champion, introduced he would give Daniel Dubois the belt so he might defend it in opposition to Anthony Joshua. Usyk stated it was his ‘current’ to 2 opponents, who he’s crushed handily already.
As a result of Ukrainians’ generosity, Tyson Fury can not be undisputed throughout his profession until a miracle occurs from now till retirement.
Joshua and Dubois will contest the title on September 21 in London, with the winner in line to face Fury for all 4 belts if he can someway flip the tide on Usyk in December. If Usyk wins, it may very well be his final battle in boxing, or on the very least, within the high division.
Outlining how the title change took place, the IBF informed World Boxing Information, “IBF President Daryl Peoples obtained notification that Oleksandr Usyk was relinquishing his IBF World Heavyweight Title.
“Usyk conveyed his gratitude to the IBF, particularly for having the chance to turn out to be the Undisputed Champion in two weight divisions. The IBF was honored to have Oleksandr Usyk as its champion and desires him continued success.
“Daniel Dubois, former IBF Interim World Heavyweight Champion, was notified on June 26 that he’s acknowledged because the group’s World Heavyweight Champion efficient instantly. The IBF has obtained the request for Dubois’ first protection of the Heavyweight title to be in opposition to Anthony Joshua,” they added.
Joshua and Dubois have been offered to the media at a press convention on Wednesday in London. Turki Alalshikh will sponsor a Wembley Version of Riyadh Season for the UK followers.
“We’re happy to carry two of the world’s present greatest heavyweight fighters collectively of their residence metropolis of London and at Wembley Stadium, a historic venue for boxing,” stated Alalshikh.
“We all know it will likely be one other thrilling contest, complemented by an amazing undercard of fights. And we sit up for permitting British followers and guests to London to expertise a Riyadh Season occasion only a matter of weeks earlier than formally launching the 2024 Season in Riyadh in October.”
Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, acknowledged: “AJ is again on the Nationwide Stadium on what will probably be a blockbuster occasion. Riyadh Season involves London. We’re assured this will probably be a historic night time stuffed with alternative for the fighters and drama for followers worldwide.”
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