Absolute world heavyweight champion Alexander Usik announced that he has vacated the IBF championship title for the fight against Anthony Joshua — Daniel Dubois, which is scheduled for September 21.
The Ukrainian boxer announced this on his Instagram page.
Usyk made the IBF title vacant
— Hello everyone. Anthony and Danielle, listen, I know the IBF belt is important to you. Let's call this my gift to you for September 21st. Thank God for everything. Glory to Ukraine, — Usik said in a short video.
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He also added under the video that the world loves the strong.
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The heavyweight bout between British boxers Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois is expected to take place on September 21 at Wembley Stadium in London (UK).
Recall that Alexander Usik became the absolute world heavyweight boxing champion on the night of May 19, inflicting Fury’s first defeat in more than 15 years.
The Ukrainian unified the WBA, WBO, IBF and WBC titles. The boxers' rematch is scheduled for December 21, 2024.
