Anthony Joshua's next opponent revealed after win against Andy Ruiz Jr

The president of the World Boxing Organisation has forced Anthony Joshua into defending his WBO title after winning his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jnr.

Francisco Varcarcel, the president of the organisation said in a statement that Joshua will have to defend his WBO title against mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk within 180 days of Saturday's win.

That means that Joshua will now have to face the prospect of defending his WBO title before June 4th, and If he does not agree to meet the Ukrainian former cruiserweight king before then, he will be forced to vacate his belt, according to Mail Online Sport. 

The publication also added that If Joshua does vacate his belt, Usyk could face either Dereck Chisora or Joseph Parker for the strap, which would divide the belts further across the division.

 On Saturday night, Anthony Joshua defeated Andy Ruiz Jr in their world heavyweight title rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The British-Nigerian boxer who suffered a shocking defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr back in June in New York City, regained his IBF, WBA and WBO titles as he defeated the Mexican-American boxer by unanimous decision.

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Nkiru MBA about 4 hours ago

Joshua will still win

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Vincent Da Hot Genius about 3 hours ago

Before nkor! I am patiently waiting for that time to so come

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Nkiru MBA about 3 hours ago

Year don dey finishooo, chai where is my husbandry? Wetin I GI tell my mama when I reach village? Husbandry no dey for Lagos abi na wetin? Am a girl if 43yearsoooo, pls husbandry come fast, I go give u money for bride price u lazy youths

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Anonymous about 3 hours ago

They should allow Joshua rest small na. To be honest, if Joshua is going to fight now, my heart will be in overdrive, praying for him. I'm happy he acknowledged God, this time

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Muna Saphire about 3 hours ago

Nkeiru Mba, all way na way...lols

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Deific about 2 hours ago

@Nkiru Mba 😁Your mouth join for your problems. Na the man wey go collect that money from you go hear am.

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Omalicha about 2 hours ago

All the best to AJ

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Roseberry about 1 hour ago

Go and win AJ, apply same tactics or a different one but a better one.

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Erwin about 1 hour ago

Do you know why Joshua is one of the greatest fighters in History? It is because he is SMART! Wilder needs to stick a sucker in his mouth; teasing AJ that he was running around the ring on his bike all day. He thinks boxing is all about being wild. Boxing is all about knowing your opponent. I had to watch the first match AJ

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The End about 1 hour ago

Awww.. Nkiru, my sister. Husband must come, you hear? Just be patient.

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Ucy about 3 hours ago

Already?? They should allow him to enjoy his victory first.

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SAINT TYNII about 2 hours ago

That's how champions roll

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Kelvin smith about 3 hours ago

Okay

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Manuel Kunmi about 3 hours ago

Before June next year?? That’s too soon nau. Them wan wound the guy ni

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Anonymous about 3 hours ago

See his nipple. He will win

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Akuoma Akuego about 2 hours ago

Bad shield. Lol

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Ufuoma about 3 hours ago

Why the rush Nah? Make demand allow the young Man rest for at least 8 months nah.

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ademola abeeb about 3 hours ago

Lol.... no kill Joshua for us oooo

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Joe about 3 hours ago

Anyhow they want it Joshua will still win again

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Rejoyce Eze(Linda's first daughter) about 3 hours ago

Ok

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Anonymous about 3 hours ago

Not true Linda. A lot more goes into deciding who a champion fights than just being the mandatory challenger. Being champ gives a certain leverage in deciding who to fight next and of course money and opponents status play a big role

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smh about 3 hours ago

chai the new opponent looks mad o

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Henry about 3 hours ago

Success does not come easy. You just have to work hard. For those criticizing Floyd Mayweather for balling to hard should have also criticize him back then when he was working his ass off just to remain the undefeated. I have massive support and faith in AJ

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Dunny about 3 hours ago

They should give him time to at least enjoy the victory and now have to prepare for his next opponent in six months. These WBO Don tired me ooo.

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Fab Glow about 2 hours ago

It's OK! Pls, what happened to this site? Couldn't access it for 2 days or so😢

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Nkiru MBA about 2 hours ago

Service no dey for ur village

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Anonymous about 2 hours ago

Lets be real.. You guys saying joshua would win haven't seen this Usyk Highlights. Trust me dude is Scary.

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Dimma about 2 hours ago

Let him rest small nah, una wan kill am.....

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Mr Cee about 2 hours ago

Nice one, somebody will still win

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Anonymous about 2 hours ago

Oya now, no shaking. Prayer and fasting declared for 180 days. Jashua you done win. All opponents must kiss the boot till you retired.

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Laviv about 2 hours ago

They should bring it on.. The Lord of AJ will show up for him again

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Ben Bay about 2 hours ago

brinq them on, he'll still win

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