Anthony Joshua will face Dillian Whyte in a long-awaited rematch as the pair meet eight years on from their first ring affair.
Former two-time world champion Joshua, 33, knocked out Whyte when they fought in December 2015 at The O2 arena. Both men were unbeaten in their professional careers at the time, but it wasn't the first time they had fought as Whyte beat Joshua on the amateur circuit in 2009.
Whyte looks to spoil Joshua's chance of securing a £60million payday in his pencilled-in fight against Deontay Wilder in December. There are massive implications for the rematch as Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed the Wilder fight will be off the table if 'AJ' loses to Whyte, so let's look at all you need to know for their second meeting...
When is Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte 2?
Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte will meet again on August 12 at The O2 arena in London, the same venue their first fight took place. Talks for their rematch came to a standstill when Whyte refused to his fight contract because of a rematch clause, with Hearn then revising his offer to the Brit. Hearn gave Whyte until Saturday to sign the contract and he met the deadline as the fight was officially announced on Thursday.
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What time will Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte start in the UK?
The first bell for the rematch will likely sound at around 10:30pm, but this could be later depending on the results of the undercard, which is yet to be announced. Ring walks, which will likely take place around 10pm, could be memorable as Joshua walked out to a live performance from Stormzy when he first fought Whyte, with the award-winning rapper performing his hit single 'Shut Up'.
How to watch Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte in the UK on TV and via live stream
Joshua vs Whyte 2 will take place live on DAZN pay-per-view in the UK for a price of £26.99, meaning fans who are already subscribed to the streaming service will have to pay an additional fee to watch the fight. A subscription to DAZN currently costs £9.99 a month providing viewers sign up for a 12-month term and you can purchase one here. Alternatively, viewers can purchase a flexible pass priced at £19.99 which is able to be cancelled at 30-days notice.
How to buy tickets for Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte
Tickets will likely sell out fast for the rematch as all of the priority tickets that were released earlier today have been sold. Prices vary as the cheapest ticket is £40 whilst £800 will get you a VIP seat. Fans can buy venue presale tickets on Saturday at 10am whilst general tickets are being sold on AXS at Monday 10 July at 9am.
Anthony Joshua knocked out Dillian Whyte in their 2015 fight (Getty)Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte undercard
A few names on the Joshua vs Whyte 2 undercard have already been hinted at, with Hearn stating a fight between Filip Hrgovic and Demsey McKean will likely feature on the bill. Felix Cash vs Ammo Williams is expected to take place on the undercard as well, with other fights expected to be announced shortly.
Quotes corner
Joshua: "I've been clear that my plan is to be active this year. August 12 is the date - I'll be ready to fight. I look forward to dealing with business."
Whyte: "This fight for me is about the opportunity, it's not about the money, that's why I'm taking the fight. Obviously the big carrot and the big prize is to fight Deontay Wilder in December in Saudi Arabia."
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