What is it?
Anthony Joshua’s world heavyweight title defence against Oleksandr Usyk. The 31-year-old Briton puts his IBF, WBA and WBO belts on the line against the Ukrainian, who is his mandatory challenger. The fight is taking place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.
Joshua was ordered to defend his WBO title after the collapse of his much-anticipated bout with Tyson Fury. Fury will instead face Deontay Wilder for a third time in Las Vegas on October 9.
When is it?
Saturday, September 25.
What time does it start?
As London is the host city, UK fans can expect the main event to get under way at around 10.30pm.
What TV channel is it on?
It will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office. You can also follow the fight on BBC Radio 5 Live, or here with us with our live blog.
Who is on the undercard?
Subject to change
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Lawrence Okolie vs Dilan Prasovic (WBO cruiserweight title)
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Callum Smith vs Lenin Castillo
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Campbell Hatton vs Izan Dura
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Maxim Prodan vs Florian Marku
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Christopher Ousley vs Khasan Baysangurov
What are we saying?
What are the best odds?
What’s our prediction?
Joshua will go into this fight in the shape of his life.
“I’ve learned how to condition my body for specific fights. I’m looking trim for this fight. I’m fighting a guy who is a 12-round fighter. So it would be silly of me to go in there bulky with my muscles screaming for oxygen. I’ve been training like a 15-round fighter in this camp. I will be well-conditioned to fight. That is key”
With a combination of strength and stamina, it’s impossible to look beyond a Joshua win.