Could this be what it takes for Anthony Joshua to become the undisputed champion in his career field?
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British boxer AJ heads into a rematch with the Ukrainian professional boxer Oleksandr Usyk in a bid to reclaim the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles after losing them in the pair's last outing.
Last year, Usyk won by unanimous decision at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and we can't see him giving up the title so easily. Will he really relinquish his grip on the weight division?
The victor on the big night will stand just two titles short of undisputed heavyweight champion of the world status. Tyson Fury owns the two remaining belts.
RadioTimes.com rounds up everything you need to know about the timings for the Usyk v Joshua 2 fight.
Usyk vs Joshua 2 takes place on Saturday 20th August 2022.
Usyk v Joshua appeared to be in doubt following the Russian invasion of Ukraine that saw Usyk return to his homeland to enrol in military duty.
However, a date for July was set, though that was pushed back a month due to the sheer amount of promotional work that has been done to attract a major crowd for this PPV event.
What time is Usyk v Joshua 2?
TV coverage of Usyk vs Joshua 2 starts from 6pm UK time on Sky Sports Box Office for a one-off cost of £26.95.
If you purchase the event via Sky Sports Box Office, you can choose to enjoy it via TV or online through a live stream service.
Sky Sports Box Office can be streamed through a computer or a mobile device such as a phone or tablet, giving you full flexibility to enjoy how you wish.
Usyk vs Joshua 2 ring walk time
Usyk and Joshua are likely to make their ring walks at 10pm with the action expected to begin at 10:30pm.
However, a lot depends on the undercard. The fight time is subject to change depending on how the previous fights develop.
Usyk vs Joshua 2 undercard
Anthony Joshua of Great Britain (R) and Oleksanr Usyk of Ukrain face off during the Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua 2 Press Conference at on June 29, 2022, in London, England. Alex Pantling/Getty Images
Below is the undercard information for the Usky vs Joshua 2 fight.
Badou Jack vs Richard Rivera
Callum Smith vs Mathieu Bauderlique (WBC light-heavyweight final eliminator)
Filip Hrgovic vs Zhilei Zhang (IBF heavyweight final eliminator)
Tyron Spong vs Andrew Tabiti
Daniel Lapin vs Jozef Jurko
Ramla Ali vs Crystal Garcia Nova
Ziyad Almaayouf vs Hector Alatorre
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Michael Potts is the Sport Editor for Radio Times, covering all of the biggest sporting events across the globe with previews, features, interviews and more. He has worked for Radio Times since 2019 and previously worked on the sport desk at Express.co.uk after starting his career writing features for What Culture. He achieved a first-class degree in Sports Journalism in 2014.
