Joshua, Klitschko rematch decision to be made next week

Promoter, Eddie Hearn expects a “final decision” to be made about Anthony Joshua’s proposed rematch with Wladimir Klitschko by the end of next week.
A second world heavyweight title fight between Joshua and Klitschko was set to take place on November 11, with a preferred venue of the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Joshua had admitted that he was yet to learn Klitschko’s final decision, but Hearn remainsed optimistic the fight will go ahead as planned.
“I think by the end of next week, we’ll have a final decision in terms of venue and opponent for Anthony Joshua,” Hearn told Sky Sports.
“At the moment, everything is geared towards Wladimir Klitschko in Las Vegas. There are some interesting dynamics to the commercials of the deal, which we are working through with [Klitschko’s manager] Bernd Boente.
“AJ will go on holiday at the weekend with his family for a week and then we will be going straight into camp. Watch this space for an announcement.”
Joshua believed Klitschko had needed time to consider a second fight after suffering an 11th stoppage defeat at his hands in April at Wembley Stadium.
The WBA ‘super’ and IBF champion told Sky Sports News: “It is interesting. It can’t be age, because for instance Floyd Mayweather is the same age as Klitschko and Floyd Mayweather is fresh, Klitschko is fresh.”
“I think it’s just he’s achieved a lot. He took a lot away, even in loss, he gained a lot of credit, so if you can hang your gloves up with the world supporting even in defeat, he’s got the respect that he wants to walk away with.