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Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk beat Britain's Anthony Joshua on a surprise split points decision after 12 hard rounds to retain his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO world ...

I want to fight him. "I am convinced he wants to fight me. But Usyk came out like a train." "In the ninth round I thought we had him," said Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn. "I was studying Ukraine and all the champions from your amazing country. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

Oleksandr Usyk secures a second consecutive victory over Anthony Joshua to defend the unified WBO, WBA and IBF titles; AJ rages at the conclusion of the ...

He finally drove Usyk into the ropes and Joshua kept up the pressure, hammering at the Ukrainian with heavy hooks. He closed the fight like a champion, not letting up in the 12th round. In the eighth round, Joshua slammed a heartening left hook into the body. Joshua though got on the front foot, sending his right hook to the body and leaning on when the Ukrainian stepped in close. Usyk came back at him, probing at Joshua with a combination of punches. The challenger now, Joshua continued to press Usyk, much more willing to engage than in their first fight. Usyk looked to dissuade him, landing a countering left as Joshua came in. He was fighting to become a three-time heavyweight champion and knew his legacy depended on victory tonight. Joshua triggered an immediate rematch, determined to restore his place as a top-tier heavyweight. Formerly an undisputed champion down at cruiserweight, Usyk proved himself one of the best fighters pound-for-pound in the world today. Usyk holds three of the four major heavyweight belts. - The fight was closely contested through the first six rounds.

A high voltage drama unfolded after Britain's Anthony Joshua's loss to Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah on Sunday. Usyk beat Joshua on a split points ...

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Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk beat Britain's Anthony Joshua on a surprise split points decision after 12 hard rounds to retain his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO world ...

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An emotional Anthony Joshua fought back tears as he reflected on his second straight loss to Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah on Saturday (Aug 20), saying he was ...

Fighter for life," Joshua said. "I'm a fighter for life. "I tried a different style ...

Itll never break me. But it comes at a cost. Anthony Joshua grapples with his emotions after losing to Oleksandr Usyk in sensational heavyweight title ...

But it comes at a cost, a big cost. "There's a little crack in that armour. But it comes at a cost." He explained that behaviour, saying, "I was mad at myself. Not at anyone, just at myself. "It'll never break me.

An emotional Anthony Joshua fought back tears as he reflected on his second straight loss to Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah on Saturday, saying he was deeply ...

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The Ukrainian boxer defeated Anthony Joshua to retain his three heavyweight titles.

Although Joshua still suffered the defeat in Saturday's bout, he fared better than he did in the initial fight mainly due to guidance from his new trainer, Robert Garcia. Usyk’s win and return to the boxing ring comes after he joined the front lines for Ukraine’s military when the country was invaded by Russia. Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs) entered the fight with the better odds (-188) to win against Joshua (+170), according to

Oleksandr Usyk wasted no time in calling out who he hopes will be his next opponent after retaining his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight vs. Anthony Joshua.

"Because if AJ gets beat again off Usyk, then there's only gonna be one man to redeem this great fighting nation of the United Kingdom, and he goes by the name of Tyson Fury. "If it's half a (billion), then I won't say no, will I? The fighter recently vacated his Ring heavyweight title, suggesting he may indeed be calling it a career with a record of 32-0-1 with 23 knockouts. The man whom Usyk targeted, of course, is Tyson Fury, who has claimed to be retired after knocking out Dillian Whyte in the sixth round in an April 23 bout. "AJ's bubble's been burst, he's been beat twice. [Will Tyson Fury fight Oleksandr Usyk?

The Gypsy King teased a possible return while denouncing both fighters following their bout in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

And if I’m not fighting Tyson Fury, I’m not fighting at all.” As fans and pundits continue to speculate on Fury’s in-ring future, Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs) said Saturday that he believes the sport hasn’t seen the last of his fellow undefeated heavyweight champ. “I’m sure that Tyson Fury is not retired yet,” Usyk said. “To be honest with you guys, after watching that, the both of them was s----,” Fury exclaimed. “It was probably the [worst] heavyweight title fight I have ever seen. While some may consider Fury’s mic drop as nothing more than well-timed posturing, The Gypsy King’s short-lived comeback attempt earlier this month suggests he may not be truly ready to hang up his gloves.

Oleksandr Usyk secured a second consecutive victory over Anthony Joshua to defend the unified WBO, WBA and IBF titles; Usyk calls for heavyweight ...

"He's shown it time and time again. "I'm sure, I'm convinced he wants to fight me. "I think the opportunity to become undisputed heavyweight world champion for both of them is going to be too much for anyone to say no to," Okolie said. "Thank you very, very much." He's beatable. "Tyson Fury is the best in the division," Froch said on Sky Sports after Usyk's victory over Joshua.

Oleksandr Usyk threw down a challenge to Britain's Tyson Fury on Sunday to come out of retirement and fight him for the undisputed world heavyweight boxing ...

He had the chance to fight him and chose not to. "It was one of the worst heavyweight title fights I have ever seen," he said. "I am convinced he wants to fight me.

Oleksandr Usyk punches Anthony Joshua during their World Heavyweight Championship fight during the Rage on the Red Sea Heavyweight Title Fight in Jeddah.

Fighter for life," Joshua said. "I'm a fighter for life. "I tried a different style ...

Oleksandr Usyk threw down a challenge to Britain's Tyson Fury on Sunday to come out of retirement and fight him for the undisputed world heavyweight boxing ...

Will he come out of retirement? He had the chance to fight him and chose not to. "I'm not sure anyone can beat Oleksandr Usyk. "It was one of the worst heavyweight title fights I have ever seen," he said. I want to fight him. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk has retained his world heavyweight titles with a split decision win over Anthony Joshua in a rematch in Saudi Arabia that was ...

Two judges gave it to Usyk, one 115-113 and the other 116-112. Usyk also claimed the Ring Magazine belt with the win. I am sure Tyson Fury wants to fight me. For Usyk to be champion, under those circumstances, please raise your hands.” “This is already history," he said. “We stick together," the president said.

Oleksandr Usyk secured a second consecutive victory over Anthony Joshua to defend the unified WBO, WBA and IBF titles; Usyk calls for heavyweight ...

"He's shown it time and time again. "I'm sure, I'm convinced he wants to fight me. "I think the opportunity to become undisputed heavyweight world champion for both of them is going to be too much for anyone to say no to," Okolie said. "Thank you very, very much." He's beatable. "Tyson Fury is the best in the division," Froch said on Sky Sports after Usyk's victory over Joshua.

Oleksandr Usyk has urged Tyson Fury to come out of retirement and fight him for the undisputed world heavyweight title.

He had the chance to fight him and chose not to. “I wanted to win for Great Britain because I know they want me to fight Tyson Fury,” Joshua said. You wanted to fight the elite. You never had the easy fights because you wanted to complete a résumé. “I saw in the eighth round, I saw in AJ’s eyes that he was feeling victorious already. “He’s too good and there’s no shame in it,” he said. Turning to Joshua, he said: “You’ve had to step up to carry the sport in our country. “It was one of the worst heavyweight title fights I have ever seen,” he said. In the later press conference, Usyk dedicated his victory to the people of Ukraine. “I am convinced he wants to fight me. His promoter, Frank Warren, said this month that Fury was showing signs of “itchy feet” and was keen to get back into the ring. I want to fight him.

Moments after he defended his heavyweight titles against Anthony Joshua in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Saturday, Oleksandr Usyk called out the only ...

Hopefully, he gets one of them — Usyk — to see if he can unify the heavyweight crown, and if he wins, Fury’s claim that he is the greatest gets a little more credance. But then Usyk won, and Fury changed his mind on the retirement thing yet again. Fury is also a ravenous boxing historian and knows an Usyk battle will give him the opportunity to unify the heavyweight championship. But talks of a Chisora fight fizzled and Fury once again vowed that he was retired. But, without a triumph over Usyk, can he even boast that he is the greatest of his generation? He keeps bull-horning that “The Gypsy King” is the greatest ever.

Itll never break me. But it comes at a cost. Anthony Joshua grapples with his emotions after losing to Oleksandr Usyk in sensational heavyweight title ...

"He was just trying to speak off the cuff. "I didn't like the way the belts got thrown. He was just beaten by the better man. He just boiled over a little bit there. Yes, he will kick himself, but you know what, the mask was off. "There's a little crack in that armour. He didn't say anything that would have offended anybody too much," said Froch. But it comes at a cost." But it comes at a cost, a big cost. He explained that behaviour, saying, "I was mad at myself. It'll never break me, but it takes real strength for it not to break you. Not at anyone, just at myself.

King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- Oleksandr Usyk kissed the blue-and-yellow flag of Ukraine and looked to the Saudi Arabian sky as he waited ...

The road to becoming the first undisputed world heavyweight champion since 2000 is clear once again. Oleksandr Usyk has the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts.

That would mean toiling away for now in the division’s second tier, with the likes of Dillian Whyte and Deontay Wilder potential opponents if he chooses to first see off some less dangerous fighters. Now he will actually really start to enjoy himself.” It’s going to be very expensive. “But it’s not going to be cheap. “If you want those belts back, then send in the Gypsy barbarian of England. “England has been relieved of its belts, yet again, as usual, but there is a remedy and a solution that I can suggest,” Fury said in the video published by boxing media company iFL TV.

Oleksandr Usyk beat Anthony Joshua and dedicated his fight to Ukraine, his home country at war with Russia. He wants to fight Tyson Fury, who looms as a ...

Now, Usyk and Fury could bring clarity — and a long-awaited, undisputed championship — to the heavyweight division. Since then, Fury has been denied entry into the United States, according to [The Sunday World](https://www.sundayworld.com/crime/irish-crime/tyson-fury-refused-entry-to-us-due-to-links-to-daniel-kinahan/41765287.html), an Irish newspaper. The promotion for that came [amid sharp criticism](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/19/opinion/saudi-arabia-women-rights.html) over the 34-year prison sentence this month for [a Saudi woman who used Twitter](https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/08/17/saudi-salma-shehab-activist/) to support dissidents. In the rematch on Saturday, he landed 37. In spring 2021, Saudi promoters offered $150 million for a megafight between Joshua, who held three heavyweight titles, and Tyson Fury, the undefeated World Boxing Council champion. Usyk abandoned training to join a Ukrainian army battalion, and told reporters last week that his fellow soldiers still called to update him from the front lines. And a separate video, played just before Usyk’s ring entrance, positioned everyone present as allies in the fight against Russia. Joshua, who stands at 6-foot-6 and weighed 244½ chiseled pounds on Friday, patiently employed the game plan laid out by his new trainer, Robert Garcia. [Saudi Arabia’s continuing campaign](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/14/world/middleeast/biden-saudi-arabia-mbs.html) to promote its public image for people living in Western countries, and to shift attention away from criticisms of its record on human rights. He mentioned a six-hour bike ride in the 110-degree heat in Saudi Arabia, where Saturday night’s bout took place. Stories like this are possible because of our deep commitment to original reporting, produced by a global staff of over 1,700 journalists who have all dedicated themselves to helping you understand the world. He wants to fight Tyson Fury, who looms as a retired champion with unclear plans.

Anthony Joshua has spoken out on social media for the first time following his split-decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening.

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