Oleksandr Usyk said that in the second fight with Anthony Joshua he was worried about the result
Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk called the differences between the first and second fight against Briton Anthony Joshua. This is reported “Championship.com”.
According to the athlete, the last fight was very important for his country and team. “This fight was also different in that, despite the ability to control my emotions, I, albeit a little, but worried about the result. Especially in the ninth round!” Usyk said.
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The second fight between Usyk and Joshua took place on the night of August 21 in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and lasted all 12 rounds. The Ukrainian won by split decision. Thus, Usyk retained the World Boxing Organization (WBO), International Boxing Federation (IBF), International Boxing Organization (IBO) and World Boxing Association (WBA) world titles.
The first fight between Usyk and Joshua took place in September 2021. The Ukrainian also won by decision of the judges, the fight lasted all 12 rounds.
On account of 32-year-old Joshua 24 wins and three losses in the professional ring, 35-year-old Usyk has won all 20 fights in his career.
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