Oleksandr Usyk BEATS Anthony Joshua To Retain IBF, WBO, And WBO Title! (VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS)
Ukrainian boxer and heavyweight champion Oleksandr has defeated Anthony Joshua again to retain his IBF, WBO, and WBA heavyweight title, MySportDab reports.
Usyk won the heated through a split-decision in a thrilling contest in Jeddah
The duo had fought 11 months ago at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Usyk dethroning and dislodging Anthony Joshua.
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It was a heated fight between the two as they clashed for the second time, with the war climaxing in rounds 9 and 10.
Usyk showed a wealth of skills against Anthony Joshua’s body advantage, with the Ukrainian going ahead with recognisable margins.
An amazing heavyweight battle with the belts remaining with @usykaa 👑@autozone#UsykJoshua2 #RageOnTheRedSea pic.twitter.com/wiupli12kW
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 20, 2022
Joshua appeared to pull an excellent performance as the contest nears the final rounds.
However, Usyk was still in control as he skillfully evaded punches while awaiting an opening to strike.
The match continued with both fighters trying to exploit each other’s weaknesses. Although Joshua was more aggressive in the final rounds, Usyk could pick clear chances and pull perfect strikes.
"Thank you, so, so much" ❤️️ @usykaa
Guess who he wants next? @Tyson_Fury 😉#UsykJoshua2 #RageOnTheRedSea pic.twitter.com/GuloidY9kP
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 20, 2022
Usyk finally emerged the winner of the fight after recognised margins of 116-112 and 115-113 on two scorecards.
The Ukrainian dedicated the victory to his war-torn Ukraine and joined the resistance against the Russian invasion.
Usyk has now triumphed two tines against Anthony Joshua and may likely turn his attention to the WBC Crown
USYK ABSOLUTELY LAYS IT ON ANTHONY JOSHUA 🤯#UsykJoshua2 #RageOnTheRedSea pic.twitter.com/ol0s5oeY6G
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 20, 2022
