Comments Thread For: Oleksandr Usyk Repeats, Wins Split Decision Over Anthony Joshua To Retain Titles

[PRINCEKOOL]

yeah I agree,

I think this is the lowest point of his career really. His identity was as the champ, And like I said, when you have a rematch, there is always the hope you can cling onto, the hope of regaining your status. That’s gone now. I think that’s what really hit him.

It’ll be interesting to where he goes. He has plenty to offer as a fighter and can be in other good fights in the division but does he really want to continue after making all that money and now it’s cemented in his own mind he’s not one of the very top boys? - And even if he does continue, maybe he becomes more and more beatable because he’s resigned to the fact he isn’t a top dog.

There’s plenty of fights I’d like to see him in. I think he needs to take time and be completely honest with himself about his desire to fight on. If he wants it, then he’ll be in interesting fights.

I did not enjoy the fight, and I have not enjoyed the build up at all.

This has nothing to do with promotion ether.

I did not like that at the end from Joshua, I think he is suffering major with the loss.

Johnny Nelson was correct in all the things he was saying before the fight 'Regarding Joshua'.

I never thought Joshua should of change trainers, he should of stayed with McCracken. At a late stage in their careers, I have never thought it was a good sign when top fighters want to switch up.

David Haye should not of left Adam Booth, and Ricky Hatton should of stayed with Billy Graham.

Tyson Fury is a bit different, and he had worked with Sugar Hill Steward before or been in around his gym etc.

[RoadMan94]

Now we know the fix was in. This whole split decision malarkay is a last ditch desperate attempt at salvaging his career and explaining away back to back losses. They didn’t want another UD so they decide SD is better. Except people with a bit of boxing IQ know better.

well Joshua fans, time to find a new hypetrain! The usual suspects always take days to pull themselves together and post on here.

And that ouburst by AJ was comedy gold!! I’m so glad he’s finally revealed his true nature. He’s a scuum bag! No respect for himself let alone other people. I bet the Saudi elite never invite that punk back ever again. He’s disgraced himself and will be laughed at forever on british tv over that tantrum.

Best night of boxing in months. Bye bye to his toxic fan base. Brilliant.

[IAMTHAT]

I have to say one thing here; I think having Robert Garcia in his corner really helped AJ.

I think he would benefit from keeping him around.

100% agree. I think Joshua fought well, Usyk was just better. But if AJ sticks around for 3-4 more fights (and I hope he dies) stay with Garcia

[IAMTHAT]

Usyk already beat Joyce, he knows his number lol casual

AJ vs Wilder Lets go!!!

AJ beats Wilder … as long as AJ fights cautiously he can beat Wilder

[jonnyc420]

Great fight, Usyk earned it but Joshua looked to be at his best. He moved well, boxed well and was close to winning. Bring on Wilder, still a very appealing fight. If this AJ shows up it will be very interesting.

[ecuasionz]

AJ vs Wilder. Wilder vs Whyte. Whyte vs AJ. Make it happen in any order

[Quercusalba]

And when he twice took forbidden substances people forgave him because he had "mental problems". Unfair indeed.

Clearly not everyone looked passed it or forgave it.

Furthermore, the absurd allegations that arose in the aftermath of his second fight with Wilder were completely unrelated to the doping. To say he dropped dirty so therefore he had loaded gloves is unfair and illogical. It's like when my girlfriend of six years says to me, "You cheated on your ex-wife, so you must be cheating on me." In reality, I've never cheated on my girlfriend and to take one situation and superimpose it on another, while seeming reasonable from a certain perspective, is unfair.

[Liondw]

What can I say, with the second half of the fight it was excellent and exciting.

Joshua had his moments with a few big body shots and one straight right hand especially, but Usyk clearly won. It wasn't a split decision type fight. Usyk survived round nine, but I think AJ missed quite a few punches there.

Round ten was big for Usyk, and credit to Joshua for not going down.

Yes, some big emotion from AJ afterwards, probably didn't handle the best way but it's a release from a lot of pressure.

Usyk, as he said, I think he retires unless Fury comes back and fights him, which it seems like he will. That's one final fight I think both of them could have. They certainly don't need the money, but they fight for something bigger, legacy.

[IAMTHAT]

What can I say, with the second half of the fight it was excellent and exciting.

Joshua had his moments with a few big body shots and one straight right hand especially, but Usyk clearly won. It wasn't a split decision type fight. Usyk survived round nine, but I think AJ missed quite a few punches there.

Round ten was big for Usyk, and credit to Joshua for not going down.

Yes, some big emotion from AJ afterwards, probably didn't handle the best way but it's a release from a lot of pressure.

Usyk, as he said, I think he retires unless Fury comes back and fights him, which it seems like he will. That's one final fight I think both of them could have. They certainly don't need the money, but they fight for something bigger, legacy.

Oh no Usyk can use that money … a good portion of that purse goes to Ukraine

[TMT_HEAT]

I like how Joshua fought, Usyk’s movement and combinations was just always too much for him.