Anthony Joshua's Rematch With Oleksandr Usyk in Doubt as Big Reason Emerges

• Anthony Joshua's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in now on the possibility of being called off or getting another date
• This comes after Oleksandr Usyk explained that he is for now only thinking about the safety of his nation Ukraine
• Oleksandr Usyk added that he does not know when he would return to the ring due to Russia's attack

Oleksandr Usyk has stated emphatically that he does not know if his rematch with Anthony Joshua would be possible on the date fixed due to Russia's attack on his nation Ukraine.

People around the world have been frowning against Russia's decision to invade Ukraine in serious conflict which has been on ground for days now as many are reported dead.

And Russian president Vladimir Putin has also warned countries around the world not to mediate join forces against his nation claiming that there would be severe consequences.

Last year September, Oleksandr Usyk dethroned Anthony Joshua to become new world champion and second boxer ever to beat the Nigerian star before a rematch was agreed for April.

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According to the report on Mirror and Sportbible, Oleksandr Usyk explained that defending his nation is more important than winning titles.

Oleksandr Usyk's reaction to rematch with Joshua

"I really don't know when I'm going to be stepping back in the ring. My country and my honour are more important to me than a championship belt."

Anthony Joshua, Adesanya walk out with top Nigerian boxer for big boxing fight

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how adorable video of Lawrence Okolie being walked out at the 02 Arena by Anthony Joshua and Israel Adesanya before his fight against Michal Cieslak has been spotted on social media.

Before going to the stage to tackle Michal Cieslak, Anthony Joshua and Israel Adesanya were both seen standing for Lawrence Okolie to come out and gave him guard of honour.

And he did not disappoint these two stars as Okolie went on to make a successful second defence of his cruiser-weight belt, outpointing the Pole in decisive fashion.

Anthony Joshua who is preparing for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, and Adesanya, who outpointed Robert Whittaker earlier this month, share a Nigerian heritage with Okolie.