Usyk-Joshua rematch set for August 20 in Saudi Arabia

LONDON: World heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk will defend his titles in a rematch with Britain's Anthony Joshua in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on August 20, promoters announced on Sunday.
Ukraine's Usyk defeated then WBA, IBF and WBO champion Joshua by a unanimous decision in London in September last year.
"Champion Oleksandr Usyk will put his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO world titles on the line against Anthony Joshua in the coastal city of Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Saturday August 20," said a statement issued by promoters Matchroom Boxing.