The unified heavyweight titles are once again on the line when the pair meet in Saudi Arabia.
Had Joshua committed to finishing Ruiz in their rematch instead of playing it safe, the betting odds for this rematch might look a lot different. A lot of that likely centers around the fact that although Usyk is not known as a big puncher at heavyweight, he succeeded in the early rounds by stinging Joshua with just enough clean left hands to discipline him away from trying to walk down his smaller foe. But those differences will only become an advantage for Joshua if he's able to cut off the ring, slow Usyk down with body shots and use his bulk to lean on Usyk. The 32-year-old Englishman decided to move up to 175 pounds following the defeat and debuted with a second-round TKO of Lenin Castillo in September 2021. But there's only so many clean punches Joshua can take behind a chin that has been routinely questioned throughout his well-publicized reign, which included AJ getting up off the canvas to finish former unified king Wladimir Klitschko in their 2017 thriller. The former WBC super middleweight champion fought Adonis Stevenson to a draw in 2018 in a bid to become a light heavyweight champion before suffering back-to-back losses against Marcus Browne and Jean Pascal for other titles at 175 pounds. "The whole world has to know that Ukraine is the country of free transport, and strong and spiritually dependent people. "The champion did what he was supposed to do and we are ready. Not only did Usyk's native Ukraine enter a massive conflict following an invasion from Russia, Usyk was among the many notable combat sports athletes to put his career on pause in order to join his nation's fight on the frontlines. "We had enough time to study each other and this Saturday will be a great, great fight." Usyk has brought back the shaved head with small pony tail on top that he proudly wore while winning gold at heavyweight in the 2012 London Olympics, the same event that Joshua also won gold at super heavyweight. In defense of Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs), he has been here and done that before.
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Heavyweight rematch will see Joshua out to regain the belts he lost to the Ukrainian in London last September with tonight's fight taking place at King ...
I'm going to be 33 in a couple of months,” he said. "I took myself to the United States, worked with some new trainers. [Joshua](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/anthony-joshua), who says he has “reinvented himself” in a bid to get back to the top of his sport.
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[subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. "He is just trying to defend his community so I respect him," Joshua added. I respect what he has done." He continued: "I don’t know how I would deal with it but I know it would be tough. I have never lived in anything like a conflict like that, so I don’t know the sort of ramifications it would have on me. It is such a shame that civilians get the worst end of the bargain in wars, when it is a political issue.
Anthony Joshua will attempt to win back his heavyweight titles tonight when he takes on Oleksandr Usyk in the desert of Saudi Arabia, 11 months on from his ...
Lapin hails from Ukraine so probably an emotional night for him. Meanwhile Joshua put on 4lb and tipped the scales at 241lb. We're in the light-heavyweight division now, this one over eight rounds. Lapin has yet to stop an opponent which suggests he may lack power but he'll be looking to make a statement in his sixth fight. Daniel Lapin vs Josef Jurko - Round 1 Southpaw Lapin is taking his time here and he could be in for another points win. Lapin beginning to put his combinations together but for a man who had several hundred amateur fights, this is simply a waste of time. Daniel Lapin vs Josef Jurko - Round 2 Daniel Lapin vs Josef Jurko - Round 7 Daniel Lapin vs Josef Jurko - Round 8 The main event is due to start just before 11pm UK time with the first undercard bout getting underway just after 3pm. Joshua was dethroned for the second time in his career last September when Usyk dominated over 12 rounds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight belts against former champion Anthony Joshua on Saturday at the Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, ...
It was a challenge coming off a loss and getting him to do the game plan and do it in training. It's a huge honor for both fighters, particularly Ali who fled Somalia at a young age and fought to get to this point. Two tremendous fighters, two tremendous athletes, champions, and ambassadors of the sport that people in Saudi Arabia and all around the world can be inspired by. Oleksandr Usyk; an Olympic gold medallist, the pound-for-pound number one, former Undisputed Cruiserweight and current Unified Heavyweight Champion. “This is the Unified World Heavyweight Title between two greats of boxing. It’a an honor knowing you guys feel like I am representing you guys on this big stage 🇲🇽 We’re ready for anything! So many in the game have benefitted. [@anthonyjoshua]has done so much for British boxing. ET/ 10:30 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. Will Joshua find redemption in the Middle East similar to his rematch win over Anthony Ruiz Jr.? It was just the second defeat for the Brit in 26 professional fights to that point.
Joshua vs Usyk 2 UK start time, TV channel, commentary stream, undercard information and updates as AJ seeks revenge on Ukrainian rival in Saudi Arabia.
The pay-per-view will [cost £26.95 in the UK.](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=11005&awinaffid=213635&campaign=&clickref=Regionals---Consumer-&clickref2=&clickref3=&clickref4=&clickref5=&clickref6=&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Fboxoffice&pl=la) Alatorre is put down by a brilliant one-two combination in the closing stages of the round to the delight of the home crowd. Anthony Joshua to win by KO/TKO/DQ/Technical Decision - 5/2 [Get £30 in FREE BETS from Betfred when you bet £10 on Usyk vs Joshua 2!](https://bfpartners.click/o/1uTLBh?site_id=107254&lpage=UAOOSD) [Betfred](https://bfpartners.click/o/1uTLBh?site_id=107254&lpage=UAOOSD) Oleksandr Usyk to win by KO/TKO/DQ/Technical Decision - 15/8 The self-styled Gypsy King also has until August 26 to decide whether or not to confirm his retirement and give up the WBC belt. Anthony Joshua to win on points - 13/2 Oleksandr Usyk to win on points - 2/1 [You can read all of the information on how to watch the fight here.](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/boxing/joshua-vs-usyk-2-time-24788774) [Betfred](https://bfpartners.click/o/1uTLBh?site_id=107254&lpage=UAOOSD)! [Betfred ](https://bfpartners.click/o/1uTLBh?site_id=107254&lpage=UAOOSD)on Saturday's huge clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua and you will be credited with £30 in FREE BETS !
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Oleksandr Usyk will defend his world heavyweight titles against Anthony Joshua at the Jeddah Super Dome on Saturday night. Know the live streaming details.
The live streaming of the Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 pro boxing bout will be available on DAZN. The Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 match will begin at 3:00 AM IST on Sunday in India. In their previous clash last year, Usyk, a former undisputed world cruiserweight champion claimed the heavyweight titles after defeating Joshua by a unanimous decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September.
The win kept the Ukrainian, 35, unbeaten and crowned him as a two-weight world champion, following his spell as the only undisputed cruiserweight champion of ...
“And, if all goes well, such a period could build Joshua back up to a title shot. “There is nothing wrong with Joshua being a contender. ‘But obviously you want to win, and if [Joshua] wins, I believe the Tyson Fury fight will happen; if he doesn’t, he goes back to being a contender again.’ Usyk vs Joshua 2 Follow live updates and results from all the undercard fights and the main event, below: Joshua, 32, was quick to activate a rematch clause, and this second clash with Usyk was expected to take place earlier this year. Eventually Usyk left his home country to begin preparations for a rematch with Joshua, who is out to become a three-time world heavyweight champion. Last September, Usyk was a unanimous-decision victor against Joshua at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London. The win kept the Ukrainian, 35, unbeaten and crowned him as a two-weight world champion, following his spell as the only undisputed cruiserweight champion of the four-belt era. Whittaker vs Nosic – Round 2
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- Main event: 5:15 p.m. - Main card: 12 p.m. The 25-year-old's huge reach has immediately caused problems for Jozef Jurko, his opponent known as 'The Slovakian Bulldog' who has shown ample aggression and appears to be shouting at Lapin in an attempt to incite a more toe-to-toe scrap. Lapin just landed a body shot that sounded like an axe hitting a tree. Jurko, to his credit again, responds with flashes of success on his own. The towering Kiev fighter beckons Jurko on, and his adversary raggedly goes for broke, showing impressive reserves of energy while coming no nearer to a meaningful blow. He takes a few clips to his whiskers for his trouble. Whittaker chuckles at something the exalted trainer says as he stands in wait for the fifth. "I just tried to box to my gameplan," Whittaker tells DAZN. Tabiti has a noticeable speed superiority to the heavier fighter and is finding success with his jab. When he takes him to the ropes again, an uppercut proves too much and sends Wilson down. A smooth one-two saw Alatorre decked within the final minute of the round and right hooks to body and head saw it waved off with five seconds of the round remaining.
Joshua and Usyk will meet in the ring for the second time tonight in a lucrative showdown staged in the Middle East, with 'AJ' looking for revenge from his ...
"I'm really happy to be here, it's my third time in Saudi Arabia and I feel like I'm going to be here again and again. We were born to compete; for life, for belts, for everything. Joshua and Usyk will meet for the second time in two years when they clash at the Jeddah Super Dome in Saudi Arabia tonight. "I've got goals that I want to achieve in the ring on the night and I need to be disciplined to follow it through. I'm looking forward to it, I want to compete, I can't say much more but you have to have a competitive spirit and I'm looking forward to competing." Meanwhile Usyk will be looking to maintain his undefeated streak and cement his name as a leading pound-for-pound star. "We've had enough time to study each other and this Saturday night will be a great, great fight. Usyk: "It's very important for me, my team and my country," Usyk said. All of our lives are competitions, for something, for anyone, for somebody, that's why we're competing." Joshua: "It's a must win; I like the pressure," he said. It's true, we learned about each other in the first fight, but I don't think this is the new bout, the last bout will be continued for round 13, 14, 15... How to stream Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 in the UK
ANTHONY JOSHUA seeks to become a three-time world champion when he rematches Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia and Express Sport is on hand to provide live ...
The two-time heavyweight champ is chewing on something as he enters the premises. The doctor is happy for the fight to continue, thankfully. Zhang is finding the target with some nice left hands. Both men still pulling the trigger - at one point landing punches at the same time. Zhang is starting to gas - as anticipated. Excellent combination from Hrgovic but Zhang comes roaring back with a big left hand. Zhang controlling the distance despite his lack of energy. Usyk still ahead but Joshua working hard. You can maybe argue that he won the fight but it wasn't that convincing. Crazy round but hard to see anything other than Usyk winning this from here. Anthony Joshua is out for revenge as he seeks to become a three-time heavyweight world champion in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia when he takes on Oleksandr Usyk in their highly-anticipated rematch - billed as 'Rage on the Red Sea'. He had Usyk dancing around the ring there, unbalanced.
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“That’s the only thing that I’d be concerned about. “He looks like a cyborg. We were born to compete for life, for belts, for everything. [ORDER NOW](https://www.mainevent.com.au/boxing/usyk-v-joshua-2-4995-2185?utm_source=MEpage&utm_medium=ordernow&utm_campaign=Usyk-Joshua2&utm_id=Usyk-Joshua2&utm_term=fsa-editorial) “If I would lose to one of the top fighters of the world today (people would say) ‘Oh he should retire, he lost to one of the best’. It’s challenging, but I love the challenge. “People always ask questions and they’re entitled to their questions. “We had enough time to study each other. “If people really want me to walk away, then cool. I love it. It’s crazy to suggest I should retire. [ORDER NOW](https://www.mainevent.com.au/boxing/usyk-v-joshua-2-4995-2185?utm_source=MEpage&utm_medium=ordernow&utm_campaign=Usyk-Joshua2&utm_id=Usyk-Joshua2&utm_term=fsa-editorial) >
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Three jabs from the left see Hrgovic wobble. However, Usyk counters well for what has probably been his best round of the bout so far. That might affect him in the final round. The pair clinch as Joshua looks to find one last bit of energy. He's wobbled Usyk with a one-two combination and then gone after him for the remainder of the round. Into the final 30 seconds. That's certainly not the case. Into the last minute. The Brit needs a knckout here. 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." This guy here is a phenomenal talent, we're going to cheer for him three times." Usyk has retained the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles after a 12-round split decision over Anthony Joshua.
Usyk looks to retain his unified heavyweight titles in a rematch with Joshua on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia.
The action begins at 1 p.m. WBA, WBO and IBF champion Oleksandr Usyk looks to make the first defense of his titles in a rematch against Anthony Joshua in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (5:30 p.m. There's nothing quite like a heavyweight championship bout and Saturday brings us two of the best in the world slugging it out for a second time.
Anthony Joshua failed to win back his heavyweight titles tonight as Oleksandr Usyk won by split decision in Saudi Arabia.
Three jabs from the left see Hrgovic wobble. However, Usyk counters well for what has probably been his best round of the bout so far. That might affect him in the final round. The pair clinch as Joshua looks to find one last bit of energy. He's wobbled Usyk with a one-two combination and then gone after him for the remainder of the round. Into the final 30 seconds. That's certainly not the case. Into the last minute. The Brit needs a knckout here. 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." This guy here is a phenomenal talent, we're going to cheer for him three times." Usyk has retained the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles after a 12-round split decision over Anthony Joshua.
The Ukrainian triumphed 115-113, 116-112, 113-115 on the scorecards in Saudi Arabia before Joshua gave a bizarre post-fight speech.
For after the final bell had sounded, Joshua helped his rival to hoist the Ukrainian flag, moments before the scorecards were revealed – moments before Usyk was again declared a decision victor over Joshua. Having stormed out of the ring, Joshua returned to grab two of the belts and drop them outside the ring. But ultimately there was to be no redemption on the Red Sea for AJ. An irritated Usyk did what he had done so well in the first fight, arresting momentum just when Joshua looked to have grasped some of his own. Joshua maintained forward pressure but, beginning to drain in the humid arena, was not supplementing that movement with enough output, and Usyk again established his left cross – stinging the plodding former champion. But, again, Usyk exhibited his resolve, twitching, feinting, then overwhelming Joshua with vitriol and volume. Usyk floated from side to side like a spectre, however, and spooked Joshua with straight southpaw lefts that crept through the Briton’s guard as the bout sped towards its halfway mark. Unlike in the pair’s first fight, however, AJ was able to channel his frustration, timing spiteful uppercuts into the mid-section of the shorter Usyk, who complained that one such punch was below the belt. The Ukrainian was retreating, wobbling but not quite wilting, as the round concluded. The pair’s main event began with Joshua jabbing to the body, looking to expose perhaps the only slight weakness that Usyk has ever exhibited. In any case, even an improved Joshua could not shrug that tag off his Herculean shoulders on this long-awaited evening, as he fell to a second decision defeat by Usyk. The 32-year-old’s career has been crafted carefully over the years, his public image as chiseled as his physique.