Anthony Joshua has been sensationally beaten by Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, who becomes the new heavyweight champion of the world
AJ has suffered his first defeat since a loss to Andy Ruiz Jr.
Anthony Joshua has been sensationally beaten by Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.
The fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was billed as a homecoming, of sorts, for the Watford-born heavyweight, but Usyk controlled matters as if it was his own back yard.
Joshua was completely rocked by a thunderous left hand from the Ukrainian in round three, and although he fought back to arguably take rounds five and six, ultimately could not cope with Usyk’s measured and scientific approach.
The …
- March 29, 2023
