Oleksandr Usyk has made a massive decision that will make Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois very happy.
Oleksandr Usyk has been enjoying some well-earned time off since fighting Tyson Fury for the undisputed heavyweight championship.
Usyk put in an amazing performance and became the first man to beat Fury while lifting all four heavyweight titles.
Daniel Dubois then put in a career-best performance a month later to become the mandatory challenger to the Ukrainian.
With Dubois now set to fight Anthony Joshua on September 21st, Usyk has made a huge announcement for the fight.
Oleksandr Usyk makes shock decision for Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois
Usyk has been ordered to defend his IBF world title against Dubois but will be unable to due to already having signed to fight Fury in December.
The Ukrainian has already beaten the Englishman and has made a shock decision ahead of Dubois’ fight with Joshua.
Usyk posted a video on X to announce that he would be giving up his belt to allow his former opponents to fight for the title.
He said: “Anthony [Joshua] and Daniel [Dubois], listen, I know the IBF title is important to you. Let it be my present to you on September 21.”
Anthony Joshua to become three-time heavyweight champion
Joshua has the chance to become just the sixth heavyweight in history to become a three-time world champion.
The Brit comes into the contest as a heavy favorite and will fancy his chances of winning by knockout after Dubois’ last performance.
The Englishman took far too many right hands off Filip Hrgovic – a shot Joshua used to spark out Francis Ngannou.
The former champion may be a step too far for Dubois and it looks like Joshua will join the likes of Muhammad Ali in becoming a three-time champion.