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The month of August is going to be Christmas for boxing fans, as it has several good fights. The most notable of them is the rematch between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk. Interestingly, it has been announced that Sky Sports has bagged the rights for the match beating DAZN. 

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Following this, fans can’t stop talking about it and Twitter is cluttered with comments on the same. 

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Some fans have even predicted the ticket price for the fight. 

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Moreover, the anticipation for the clash between the two giants is increasing by the day. Fans are eagerly waiting for this showdown to happen. Let’s see how it plays out on fight day. 

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Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk: A fight for generational greatness 

The heavyweight division is one of the most talked about boxing divisions currently. It has some of the best boxers of all time, and their hustle to reach the top is what makes it more exciting. Joshua and Usyk are set to settle scores on August 20, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 

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The two giants first fought in September 2021 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. It was billed as ‘The Perfect Storm’, and the fight truly lived up to the expectations. After a brutal showdown, the Ukrainian fighter outclassed AJ and emerged as the winner. 

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Moreover, the first bout had made it certain that a rematch was required. The fight was originally scheduled for May, but it was delayed. The Ukraine-Russia crisis was the cause, which compelled Usyk to return home and defend his nation.

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Additionally, Usyk was given clearance by the nation’s sports minister to resume training for his match with AJ. The two are now prepared to present a historic clash to the globe. It’s interesting to note that Tyson Fury, the British champion, has agreed to fight Joshua after coming out of retirement, but only under particular circumstances.

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Furthermore, fans’ interest grows as more information about this quest for greatness is reported. How things turn out will only become apparent with time. What do you think about fans trolling DAZN in the meantime? Let us know in the comments section below.

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