Anthony Joshua vs Usyk LIVE: Fight result, reaction and boxing highlights
Follow live reaction after the Briton lost his IBF, WBO and WBA titles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Follow live coverage after Oleksandr Usyk produced a flawless display of boxing to beat Anthony Joshua and dethrone him as world heavyweight champion.
The former unified cruiserweight champion was punch perfect as he hurt Joshua early and often on his way to a deserved and unanimous points victory (117-112, 116-112, 115-113) in front of more than 63,000 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Ukrainian’s performance hands Joshua only the second professional defeat of his career in just his third fight at heavyweight and leaves hopes of an all-British clash with Tyson Fury in tatters.
Instead a rematch to attempt win back his IBF, WBO and WBA straps will surely be next after a chastening evening for the now former champ. Follow live reaction and analysis below from a big night of boxing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:
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Oleksandr Usyk beats Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision
Arise King Oleksandr. Phenom of the cruiserweights. Slayer of the heavyweights.
Oleksandr Usyk beats Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision
Eddie Hearn admits Anthony Joshua’s defeat to Oleksandr Usyk is “devastating”.
The former undisputed world cruiserweight champion put on a masterclass of heavyweight boxing in an electric atmosphere at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to become world heavyweight king for the first time.
And promoter Hearn admits Joshua will be hurt by the result and the manner of it.
Anthony Joshua losing to Oleksandr Usyk ‘a devastating defeat’, Eddie Hearn admits
Joshua lost 117-112, 116-112 and 115-113 on the judges’ scorecards
Oleksandr Usyk beats Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision
Ladies and gentlemen, a sad Jamie Redknapp.
Oleksandr Usyk beats Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision
The moment Usyk will have been dreaming of for many, many nights. A lot of people doubted him, but he wasn’t listening.
Oleksandr Usyk beats Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision
Spurs getting involved. I don’t think they’ll be the last to hail the new heavyweight king. A stupendous performance from the Olympic gold medallist.
Oleksandr Usyk beats Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision
Joshua took the defeat gracefully. There were tears of joy when Usyk had his hand raised. A relief as well, probably.
Jubilant scenes. Magnificent fight. Worthy winner.
Oleksandr Usyk beats Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision
A Ukrainian dreamland.
Oleksandr Usyk beats Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision
Joshua swiftly made his way back to the changing room. He is understandably gutted. He will also come again.
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