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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alex Pattle

Oleksandr Usyk vacates IBF title to hand Anthony Joshua golden chance against Daniel Dubois

Nick Potts/PA Wire

Oleksandr Usyk has vacated the IBF heavyweight title, meaning Daniel Dubois will be upgraded to official champion ahead of a planned fight with Anthony Joshua.

Dubois and Joshua are expected to fight for the belt on 21 September, with an announcement likely to be made on Wednesday (26 June). The bout is expected to be held at London’s Wembley Stadium.

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