A excessive voltage drama broke out after Britain’s Anthony Joshua misplaced to Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usik in Jeddah on Sunday. Usyk defeated Joshua by break up factors choice after 12 scheduled rounds to retain his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO World Heavyweight Boxing belts.
Joshua was seen throwing two of his opponent’s belts out of the ring and eventually on the ground. He headed to his altering room and hugged him earlier than coming again to shake fingers with Usik.
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Joshua gives to assist Yusko
Two-time heavyweight champion Joshua suffered a 3rd defeat in 27 matches and his profession is at a crossroads. In an outrageous speech contained in the ring, Joshua praised Usyak for combating so nicely below the circumstances. He then picked up the microphone and mentioned the battle, speaking about his profession and the continuing disaster in Ukraine.
Britain’s Anthony Joshua, left, hugs Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usik after shedding his world heavyweight title battle, King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo / Hassan Ammar)
Joshua hit again at his critics earlier than praising Usyak for combating so nicely below the situations.
“I was studying Ukraine and all the champions from your wonderful country,” stated Joshua. “I’ve never been there. What’s happening there, I don’t know but it’s not good. In those circumstances, please raise your hand, in order for Usyk to become a champion.”
Usyk praises Joshua
Anthony Joshua of Britain speaks to the gang after shedding to Oleksandr Usik of Ukraine within the battle for his world heavyweight title at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, August 21, 2022. (AP photograph/Hasan Ammar)
Usyk was complimentary about Joshua as nicely.
“It’s already history,” he stated. “Many generations are going to see this battle, particularly the interval when somebody tried to beat me laborious. But I stood up for it and altered it differently.” Meanwhile, Usyak retained his world heavyweight title with a break up choice victory over Joshua in a rematch that was nearer than final yr’s first battle.
Usik, 35, stored his WBA, WBO and IBF belts six months after serving within the Ukrainian army as a part of the nation’s protection towards Russian aggression.
From the battlefield to the boxing ring
Oleksandr Usik of Ukraine celebrates defeating Anthony Joshua of Britain to retain his world heavyweight title at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, August 21, 2022. (AP Photo / Hassan Ammar)
Usyak, 35, stated via a translator, “I dedicate this victory to my country, to my family, to my team, to all the soldiers who defended this country.” “Thank you very much.”
After 5 months of grueling coaching camp, Usik entered the world in a blue and yellow prime with the phrases “Colors of Freedom” and phrases of encouragement from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his nightly video handle to the nation. did.
Six months in the past, Usyk was patrolling the streets of Kyiv with an automated rifle and defending Ukraine from the invading Russians.
Buoyed by a pre-battle message from Ukraine’s president, Usyk carries the load of a war-torn nation on free-to-air TV in his native nation and has to face sustained physique assaults from a superior Joshua to make sure victory. .
Usyk additionally claimed the Ring journal belt with the victory.
Oleksandr Usik of Ukraine celebrates defeating Anthony Joshua of Britain to retain his world heavyweight title at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, August 21, 2022. (AP Photo / Hassan Ammar)
Usyk on Tyson Fury
When requested about Fury, Usick stated: “I’m sure Tyson Fury isn’t retired yet. I’m sure Tyson Fury wants to fight me. If I’m not fighting Tyson Fury, I’m not at all I’m fighting.” Two judges gave it to Usyak, one 115-113 and the opposite 116-112. The different gave the battle to Joshua, 115-113.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
