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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Sport
George Flood

Oleksandr Usyk vacates IBF heavyweight title in 'present' to Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois

Anthony Joshua looks set for the chance to become a three-time world heavyweight champion after receiving a welcome “present” from rival Oleksandr Usyk.

Reigning undisputed king Usyk confirmed on social media on Tuesday evening that he would now be vacating his IBF title, which should give Joshua and Daniel Dubois the opportunity to fight for the belt when they are expected to go head to head in a huge all-British showdown at Wembley Stadium on September 21.

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