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Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua 2: Briton loses world-title challenge by split decision
Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk scorecards released after heavyweight clash
Anthony Joshua on verge of tears as he reflects on Oleksandr Usyk defeat
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Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 LIVE RESULT: AJ concussion fear after rambling speech, Usyk calls out Fury – reaction
OLEKSANDR USYK defeated Anthony Joshua with a thrilling split-decision win in Saudi Arabia.
Joshua put in a far improved performance from their first fight, but could not beat the speed of Usyk despite rocking the Ukrainian on a number of occasions.
AJ then threw down the title belts after the result was read out, and sparked concussion fears with a rambling speech in the ring.
Usyk called out Tyson Fury after his stunning win, and he said would retire if he doesn’t get the fight against the Gypsy King NEXT.
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Shocking Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2 scorecards reveal one judge somehow had Brit 5-1 AHEAD after six rounds
THE shocking scorecards for Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk have been revealed.
Joshua, 32, suffered a split-decision defeat to the former undisputed cruiserweight champion in their Saudi rematch on Saturday night.
AJ turned in a much better display against the Ukrainian second time around[/caption]
But Usyk’s slickness and speed proved to be too much for him again[/caption]
But it would’ve been a clean sweep for the undefeated Ukranian had judge Glenn Feldman not turned in an outrageous scorecard.
The American stunningly scored the fight 115-113 in favour of Joshua – giving him the first THREE rounds despite the fact he clearly lost them.
Boxing fans were quick to comment on Feldman’s crazy card, with one saying: “In what universe does he give AJ round 12? What?!”
Another said: “Feldman had Joshua up 5-1 after 6. That’s a disgrace.”
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And another said: “Poor card to have AJ winning 115-113.”
One remarked: “That’s not even close to be a split decision. Don’t let him judge again please.”
Another chimed in: “Feldman must be high.”
A dazed and heartbroken Joshua went on a stunning x-rated rant after his second successive defeat to slick southpaw Usyk.
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And he opened up on his fiery antics in the post-fight press conference, saying: “When you’re trying to do things from the heart and everyone is just not understanding.
“It was just from the heart. I was mad at myself. Not anyone else just myself.
“So I thought, I’ve got to get out of here because I’m mad. Like anyone, when you’re angry, you might do stupid things.
“I was mad and then I realised, ‘Oh s**t, this is sport. Let me do the right thing and come back.’
“I just spoke from my heart. It’s been so tough. You see AJ holding it together, yeah, and I’m a hustler so I try to put things together.
“Try to work hard and put things together and make sure my team’s good.
“But it comes at a cost, a big cost. It’ll never break me, but it takes real strength for it not to break me. And tonight, there’s a little crack in the armour when I took a loss.
“And I think you just saw me just upset. And with the speech, I was just speaking about where I come from. I was on the roads, really.
“And I made a transition to boxing that really changed my life and brought me closer to God and brought me closer to meeting so many people.
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“And I just kind of laid it all on the line with my speech. But let’s not forget the champ Oleksandr Usyk. He put on a phenomenal performance as well. So credit to him.
“I can’t remember what I said in the ring because it was just so passionate, but I just want to say thank you to him for taking part in a great historical fight as well. It takes two to tango. I was just so upset.”
‘Ukrainians never give up’ – Volodymyr Zelensky hails Oleksandr Usyk’s ‘important and necessary’ win over Anthony Joshua
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKY has hailed Oleksandr Usyk’s brilliant victory over Anthony Joshua.
The Ukrainian president, 44, gushed with pride over his compatriot’s amazing triumph against a game AJ.
Volodymyr Zelensky was full of praise for Usyk[/caption]
Usyk, 35, beat Joshua via split decision, surviving a ninth-round onslaught to wrestle back control of the bout.
Hoping to inspire the people of war-torn Ukraine, Zelensky tweeted: “Difficult, but so important and necessary VICTORY @usykaa!
“Defending the title of the world champion is a symbol of the fact that all Cossacks will not give up theirs, will fight for it and will definitely win!”
Usyk dedicated his victory to his compatriots, saying after the fight: “I did this victory for my country, for all people, militaries who are defending the country. Thank you very, very much.
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“This is already historic. Many generations are going to watch this fight, especially the round when someone tried to beat me hard, but I withstood it and turned it in a different way.”
On what’s next, Usyk added: “I’m sure that Tyson Fury is not retired yet.
“I’m sure, I’m convinced he wants to fight me.
“I want to fight him and if I’m not fighting Tyson Fury, I’m not fighting at all.”
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After the bout, Joshua threw Usyk’s belts out of the ring, storming off before bizarrely returning and grabbing the mic.
Upon his return, AJ bellowed: “If you knew my story you would understand the passion.
“I ain’t no amateur boxer from five-years-old that was an elite prospect from youth.
“I was going to jail, I got bail and I started training my a*** off, I wanted to be able to fight.
“I’m stealing this Usyk I’m sorry, but it’s because of the passion we put into this.
“This guy to beat me tonight, maybe I could have done better, but it shows the level of hard work I put in so please give him a round of applause as our heavyweight champion of the world.”
Usyk, 35, dedicated his victory to his fellow countrymen and women[/caption]
‘It’s Fury or nothing’ – Oleksandr Usyk calls out Tyson Fury for unification blockbuster after beating Anthony Joshua
OLEKSANDR USYK wants to face Tyson Fury after retaining his heavyweight world titles against Anthony Joshua.
The Ukrainian, 35, beat AJ once again via split decision in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Oleksandr Usyk dedicated his victory to Ukraine[/caption]
Usyk is determined to fight Tyson Fury next[/caption]
After the fight Usyk dedicated the victory to his country before turning his attention to the Gypsy King.
Usyk called out Fury for a bout and hinted he would quit if he does not get to face the Brit.
Usyk said: “I did this victory for my country, for all people, militaries who are defending the country. Thank you very, very much.
“This is already historic. Many generations are going to watch this fight, especially the round when someone tried to beat me hard, but I withstood it and turned it in a different way.
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“I’m sure that Tyson Fury is not retired yet. I’m sure, I’m convinced he wants to fight me. I want to fight him and if I’m not fighting Tyson Fury, I’m not fighting at all.”
An Usyk vs Fury showdown would give both fighters the opportunity to unify the heavyweight division with the latter occupying the WBC belt.
Both men are undefeated in the ring but Fury is officially retired after defeating Dillian Whyte in April.
But he has made murmurs about a possible comeback – with many previously wanting to see him face Joshua.
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Earlier this month Fury was even involved in talks for a comeback fight with Derek Chisora, revealing he wanted to be the first heavyweight to have three trilogies.
But talks collapsed with Fury claiming his compatriot turned down a £2million offer to enter the ring.
And he may not be willing to fight Usyk either after criticising his performance against Joshua.
After the fight Fury said: “After watching that, the both of them were s***e. It was one of the worst heavyweight title fights I have ever seen.
“It was bulls***. Come on!
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“I’d beat annihilate both of them on the same night. F***ing s***e.
“Get your f***ing chequebook out because the Gypsy King is here to stay, forever.”