Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - In a highly anticipated heavyweight rematch, Oleksandr Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs) overcame some tough moments to win a twelve round split decision over Anthony Joshua (24-3, 22 KOs) to retain the WBO, IBF, WBA, IBO world titles. (photos by Mark Robinson)
The scores were 115-113 for Joshua, 115-113 for Usyk, and 116-112 for Usyk.
Last September at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Usyk outboxed Joshua over twelve rounds to capture unified crown. Afterwards, Joshua would exercise an immediate rematch clause.
