“We’re now going through all the various offers from different countries to stage that fight, with [Usyk’s promoter] Alex Krassyuk.

“The Middle East is obviously very interested in that fight, we’d like the fight in London as well if possible.

Oleksandr Usyk (second right) while aiding Ukraine’s war effort

“I think probably this week, early next week, we’ll start firming up some dates. But, as I said: Usyk-AJ rematch definitely to take place in June.”

Usyk, 35, was previously undisputed cruiserweight champion before winning the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles from Joshua.

Earlier this year, a step-aside deal was proposed, which would have seen Usyk take on Joshua’s compatriot Tyson Fury in a unification bout.

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The deal fell through, however, reportedly due to Joshua’s monetary demands. WBC champion Fury will instead defend his belt against fellow Briton Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium on 23 April.

The winner of Joshua vs Usyk is likely to face the victor between Fury and Whyte in a unification contest in the near future, unless rematches follow either of those fights.

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