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Harry Davies

Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk under fire over hosting fight in Saudi Arabia

The decision to host Anthony Joshua 's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia has been criticised over human rights issues in the country.

Usyk outpointed Joshua last September to win the unified heavyweight titles. It was announced this week the pair will step into the ring again in June with Saudi Arabia dishing out a reported £90million to host the fight.

Initial reports stated that, like their fight meeting, the rematch would take place in London. But Usyk's promoter Alex Krassyuk confirmed they are in "discussions" with the Middle Eastern country.

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