A rematch between Anthony Joshua and his conqueror Andy Ruiz Jr will take place in November or December says Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn.
American-born Mexican Ruiz produced one of the biggest shocks in heavyweight boxing history to take Joshua's IBF, WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles in New York on Saturday.
A rematch clause was part of the contract for the fight.
Hearn said the clause had been triggered on Tuesday after talks.
"After meetings with AJ, Rob Mc[Cracken - Joshua's trainer] and the management team in NY, we have today triggered the contracted rematch clause with Andy Ruiz Jr," Hearn said on Twitter.
"The fight will take place in Nov/Dec at a venue to be confirmed shortly."
British fighter Joshua, 29, was floored four times as Ruiz defied his underdog status to win in seven rounds at Madison Square Garden. The London 2012 Olympic champion subsequently had a concussion test after the first defeat of his 23-fight career.
Ruiz, also 29, took the fight at short notice after Joshua's original opponent Jarrell Miller failed drug tests.
The new champion, who was born in the United States but fights under the Mexican flag, has previously said he will take a rematch at any time.
In a post-fight news conference, Joshua was asked about potential fights with WBC world champion Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.
"I still want to compete with those men but a rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr is where we are at," he said. "I'm still a champ and I will rectify it to get the belts back."
At the same time, Hearn said a rematch is a "must win" because Joshua's options will be "nothing after that".
Latest Stories
-
Woman dies after being set on fire on NYC subway
25 minutes -
Elon Musk’s curious fixation with Britain
30 minutes -
EBID wins the Africa Sustainability Award
2 hours -
Expansion Drive: Takoradi Technical University increases faculties
7 hours -
SHS heads demand payment of outstanding funds before reopening of schools
7 hours -
We thank God for the 2024 general elections – Akufo-Addo
7 hours -
Coconut Grove Beach Resort marks 30 years of excellence with memorable 9 lessons & carols service
8 hours -
WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup: Black Maidens beat Nigeria on penalties to win inaugral tournament
8 hours -
Real Madrid beat Sevilla to keep pressure on leaders Atletico
9 hours -
Liverpool put six past Spurs to go four points clear
10 hours -
Manchester United lose 3-0 at home to Bournemouth yet again
10 hours -
CHAN 2024Q: ‘It’s still an open game’ – Didi on Ghana’s draw with Nigeria
10 hours -
CHAN 2024Q: Ghana’s Black Galaxies held by Nigeria in first-leg tie
11 hours -
Dr Nduom hopeful defunct GN bank will be restored under Mahama administration
11 hours -
Bridget Bonnie celebrates NDC Victory, champions hope for women and youth
11 hours