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The Ukrainian loses the IBF title simply weeks after turning into the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion of the world.
Oleksandr Usyk has confirmed he’ll vacate his IBF title simply weeks after turning into the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
The Ukrainian, 37, grew to become the primary heavyweight to carry the IBF, WBO, WBA and WBC titles when he defeated Tyson Fury in a cut up determination in Saudi Arabia final month.
Now that Usyk has been contracted for a rematch with Britain’s Fury, he’s in no place to defend the IBF crown in opposition to interim champion and necessary challenger Daniel Dubois.
Meaning Dubois’ anticipated all-British combat in opposition to Anthony Joshua at Wembley in September may now be for the vacant title.
Usyk mentioned in a video on social media: “Anthony and Daniel, pay attention. I do know the IBF title is necessary to you. It’s my present to you on September 21.”
Britain’s Lennox Lewis was the final man to unify the main heavyweight belts (three on the time) earlier than Usyk in 1999.
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