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Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2 – Results and Fight Report

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Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2 – Results and Fight Report

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Anthony Joshua by split decision in a rematch that took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  Photo source: Boxing in the match room.

Aleksander Usyk defended the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles and added the Ring Magazine belt with a split decision victory Anthony Joshua in the rematch in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Their original meeting took place in September last year, and Usyk’s biggest surprise was the ease with which he scored points at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, hurting Joshua on several occasions. Usyk had previously gained weight after clearing the cruiserweight division while Joshua had previously lost and regained belts, and for the Briton, who turned to recent trainer Robert Garcia, it was a must-win opportunity.

It was a cautious opening, with Usyk (20-0, KO13) finding clever angles and possibly shading the first round, and JOshua (24-3, KO22) didn’t employ much energy. Joshua did land a decent punch in the second minute, but Usyk’s movement and jab were causing problems for the former champion. The Ukrainian dominated the center ring, and Joshua had trouble pinning his fighter down, though he did land a right hand in the third period. After the fourth quarter, Joshua focused on Usyk’s body in round five, and it seemed to pay off, although the champion continued to find success with his counterattacks.

Joshua kept up the pressure and there was more good bodywork in the sixth set but Usyk was his usual tranquil and classy self, responding with shots to his own body. Usyk’s footwork and arm speed seemed to win out but Joshua again landed on the body more than once in the eighth, catching the 35-year-old’s attention. Joshua was increasingly successful, causing Usyk to lose his bearings in the ninth and bankrupt, but Usyk again avoided trouble and finished the session. Usyk responded in kind, starting the tenth in excellent style with a few spotless shots but a powerful counter right found refuge for the former champion, which was exhausting for him as combinations rained down. Another body shot troubled Usyk in the penultimate round but he shook it off and landed more effective and precise shots that Joshua could not avoid. The Londoner went for glory in the final frame but was understandably tired and unable to secure the knockout he desperately needed as the fight went the distance.

Scores of 115-113 and 116-112 won the fight for Usyk, while Glen Feldman somehow scored in the fight 115-113 for Joshua.

Joshua was very upset after the fight and threw the belts out of the ring before going to the microphone to congratulate his opponent.



The main support was also the fight in the heavyweight division and in the thriller, Filip Hrgović (15-0, KO12) won a controversial points victory Zhilei Zhang (24-1-1, KO19) in the IBF heavyweight title eliminator final.

A heated right hand dropped the Croatian in the first frame, and Zhang staggered Hrgovic behind schedule in the fifth and gave him a close sixth. Hrgovic hung in there and had some success, but by the end of the ninth he was tired and under a lot of pressure. Hrgovic found his second wind, though, and in the tenth he unleashed a barrage of combinations to the head and body that hurt Zhang, but he was strangely spaced out and disinterested. Both men were exhausted by the finish and the thrilling fight went down to the cards.

Two scores of 115-112 and the third 114-113 won the fight for Hrgovic.

WBC lithe heavyweight title eliminator goes his own way Callum Smith (29-1, KO20)and overcame a tardy start to knock out Mathieu Bauderlique (21-2, KO12).

The left counter-attack threw the Frenchman in the fourth quarter, and after the restart, the same shot was fired with much greater force, this time crushing Bauderlique and a break was quickly called.

Former world champion in two weight categories Badou Jack (27-3-3, KO16) was in the action and the Swede was extremely fortunate to receive a split decision after ten rounds in the cruiserweight division Richard Rivera (21-1, KO16).

Jack looked like a faded version of himself and was outplayed for most of the contest, although he had a forceful eight that lasted an astonishing four minutes when he hurt the tiring Rivera. Jack finished well but it looked like Rivera had done more than enough to win but two 96-94 scores for Jack trumped one of the same score for Rivera.

Ben Whitaker (2-0, KO1) fought his second professional fight after winning silver at the Tokyo Olympics last year, with the lithe heavyweight contender amassing six rounds in a wide points victory against Petar Wear (6-1, KO3). Whitaker stopped Nosic in the amateur round, but the Croatian played well before losing 60-54 and 59-55 (twice) on the scorecards.

Ramla Ali (7-1, KO2) AND Crystal Garcia Nova (10-3, KO10) made history as the first two women to box professionally in Saudi Arabia, and Ali wasted no time in stopping the Dominican less than a round into their super bantamweight contest. A large right hand knocked out Nova’s shield, and a body shot finished the deal.

Former contender for the cruiserweight world title Andrew Tabiti (20-1, KO16) made a winning heavyweight debut, and the American earned a fifth-round retirement victory against James Wilson (7-1-1, KO6). Wilson was tired and shaky in the fifth, and the constant attack to the body threw him to the deck. As he ran out of energy, Wilson’s corner pulled him out of the action at the end of the frame.



Ukrainian lithe heavyweight fighter Daniel Lapin (6-0, KO6) secured a half-dozen professional victories, routinely winning 80-72 in eight rounds Józef Jurko (9-7-1, KO6).

Ziyad Almayouf (1-0, KO1) delighted his home fans when the super lightweight defeated him by knockout in the first round José Alatorre (0-1). The pair exchanged from the start, but a tough right hand knocked Alatorre down, and shortly after the restart, the same shot knocked him down again and the fight was stopped.

Bader Samreen (6-0, KO5) extended his undefeated record by stopping Fuad Tarverdi (5-3, KO4) in the fourth and final round of his lightweight competition.

YouTuber Belhas’s “Moneykicks” smashed (0-1) he was nervous about his debut, as was Bulgaria Traycho Georgiev (1-3, KO0) took a split decision, winning over four rounds in the welterweight division.

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Daniel Dubois sends a message to Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury

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Dubois destroyed Joshua in five rounds in September Photo Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Dubois wants the winner of Saturday's rematch (photo: Sporting News, Reuters)
Dubois wants the winner of Saturday’s rematch (photo: Sporting News, Reuters)

Daniel Dubois has revealed that his goal is an undisputed title clash with the winner of this weekend’s rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.

Dubois will defend his IBF heavyweight title against former world champion Joseph Parker on February 22 and arrived in Riyadh earlier this week to watch Saturday’s clash between Usyk and Fury.

After being written off by many recently, “Dynamite” has been in the form of his life lately, picking up three stoppage wins off the back of Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua.

It was said that the heavy-handed 27-year-old would immediately enter into a rematch with Joshua, but “AJ” and his team did not agree with this idea.

And keep talking talkSPORT today, Dubois stated that he has his eye on unifying the four belts with the winner of Saturday’s rematch if he manages to overtake Parker.

In September, Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
In September, Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“I’m here in Saudi Arabia and I want a winner on Saturday night.

I want to fight for an undisputed result, that’s the game now and that’s the goal.

“100% [I would beat them]. This is my time now. I’ve had my ups and downs, but I’m a recent man.

“I am ready to fight for the undisputed, win it and make history.

“I evolved and learned from my mistakes.

On Saturday in Riyad, Oleksandr Usyk will face Tyson Fury in a rematch for the world heavyweight title. Photo: Top Rank
On Saturday in Riyad, Oleksandr Usyk will face Tyson Fury in a rematch for the world heavyweight title. Photo: Top Rank

“The team did well and I’m firing on all cylinders now. Let’s go!”

Like Dubois, Parker is also in the best form of his career and comes into the match on the back of upset wins over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang.

Parker was impressed by the fight with Wilder and Zhang. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Parker was impressed by the fight with Wilder and Zhang. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The situation in the heavyweight division in 2025 depends on the outcome of the epic rematch on Saturday evening, in which three world titles will be up for grabs.

Usyk hurt and released Fury en route to a split decision victory when they first faced off in May, and many believe the ‘Gypsy King’ has everything to do if he wants to reverse the result.

A third fight between the pair is contractually agreed if the Morecambe man wins, provided neither he nor ‘The Cat’ withdraws after the second battle at the Kingdom Arena.

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“Tyson Fury doesn’t have it anymore,” says a leading expert

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Tyson Fury has promised to send Oleksandr Usyk into retirement on Saturday Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Paulie Malignaggi believes Oleksandr Usyk will beat Tyson Fury again in a rematch Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry
Paulie Malignaggi believes Oleksandr Usyk will beat Tyson Fury again in a rematch Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry

Paulie Malignanggi believes that Tyson Fury is no longer the same fighter he once was, and he will not beat Oleksandr Usyk in Saturday’s rematch.

Fury decides to take revenge for his own loss of split decision to Usyk in May, when he meets the Ukrainian for the second time in Riyad.

Fury was given eight points after tripping over the ropes following a powerful attack from his rival, and Malignaggi feels his three fights with Deontay Wilder, in which he fell four times, are starting to catch up with him.

“I don’t know if Wilder and Fury are the same after these three fights,” the 41-year-old said talkSPORT Boxing.

“Wilder certainly didn’t look the same as Fury to me, his impact resistance was always one of the best.

Tyson Fury promised to send Oleksandr Usyk into retirement on Saturday. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Tyson Fury promised to send Oleksandr Usyk into retirement on Saturday. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

“He got up from Deontay Wilder’s punches that would have made buildings collapse, and now Oleksandr Usyk, a former cruiserweight, turned him around and dropped him in the first fight.

“What are the lasting effects of the Wilder trilogy?

“Who is one of the most devastating boxers in history.”

The “Gypsy King” suffered the first defeat in his 36-fight professional career, but announced that he would end the 37-year-old’s career on Saturday.

Usyk remains undefeated in his 22-fight professional career, and in May he won the undisputed heavyweight title, the first man in the four-belt era to do so.

Former world champion Malignaggi believes that Usyk, who vacated the IBF belt after the first fight, will repeat the feat.

Fury was seriously injured in a match against Usyk earlier this year (photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank)
Fury was seriously injured in a match against Usyk earlier this year (photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank)

“I will choose Usyk,” he added.

“I don’t think Fury has it anymore.

“It’s no disrespect to Fury.

“I’ve always loved Fury, I’m just not sure if he can bring him back.”

Frank Warren today revealed that a third fight between the two teams is in the contract – provided Fury emerges victorious and neither retires – while the long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua could be an alternative option for the Manchester fighter.

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Tyson Fury rips apart ‘very constrained’ Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois

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Fury and Usyk will square off again on December 21 Photo Credit: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

Tyson Fury labeled Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as
Tyson Fury described Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as “very constrained” compared to him Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry/Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Tyson Fury described both Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as “very constrained” compared to him ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury, who saw Dubois defeat Joshua in five rounds at Wembley Stadium in September, is preparing for a second fight with Usyk on December 21 in Riyad, seven months after his first professional defeat against split decision for the undisputed title of heavyweight champion.

The ‘Gypsy King’ insists he will box in a similar fashion when he faces the Ukrainian for the unified heavyweight titles, as well as facing his rival in midfield, something he believes both Joshua and Dubois were unable to do , when they stood against him.

– What can you expect from me? Fury said during his face-to-face meeting with Usyk TNT Sports.

“Basically the same thing I did before.

Fury and Usyk will face each other again on December 21. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions
Fury and Usyk will face each other again on December 21. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

“Good boxing.

“It’s not normal for someone my height and weight to be able to box and move and slide, so why should I take that away from my game.

“People tell me: go up to Usyk, take him down and punch him, but if it was so effortless why didn’t Joshua do it, who is a massive, sturdy man?

Usyk puts in a great performance beating Fury in May. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Usyk puts in a great performance beating Fury in May. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

“Why didn’t Dubois do it?

“These men are constrained compared to me, very constrained.”

Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The 37-year-old Usyk defeated “AJ” twice on points and stopped Dubois, and Fury became the fifth Briton to fall victim to him.

The Manchester athlete believes it cost him an impressive performance in his first outing and has vowed to remain focused when facing Usyk on Saturday in three weeks’ time.

“I belong to a boxer,” the 36-year-old added.

“Slip, slide, clip, hook.

“I’m going to do it, but with more focus.

“A little more focused on my job and I think that’s my path to victory.”

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