Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte rematch date confirmed
Joshua had hoped to tackle Tyson Fury, although talks once more broke down with the world champion, prompting hypothesis over of conflict with Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia.
So it will likely be Whyte who Joshua faces once more, having defeated his rival in a British and Commonwealth title conflict in December 2015.
Joshua is constant to construct up his report once more, having crushed Jermaine Franklin on factors in April after struggling back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, the unified champion who is about to face Britain’s Daniel Dubois in Poland subsequent month.
“I’ve been clear that my plan is to be active this year,” mentioned Joshua. “August 12 is the date, I’ll be ready to fight. I look forward to dealing with business.”
Whyte, 35, recovered from his sixth-round loss towards WBC champion Fury at Wembley throughout April 2022 together with his personal victory over Franklin final November.
Promoter Eddie Hearn mentioned: “At times it may have looked like a game of bluff, but now we are set and with everything that’s on the line this is an absolute must win for both.
“Just like the primary time at The O2, prepare for fireworks August 12 and an enormous evening of boxing.”