Joshua showed aggressiveness but could not match the strategic wiliness of Usyk, who is unbeaten in his 20 professional contests.
Two judges scored the fight 115-113 and 116-112 to Usyk, while the third gave it to Joshua 115-113. READ MORE: Tyson Fury mocks 'rubbish' Anthony Joshua with new Instagram post Joshua got off to a good start as he began the bout with intent but Usyk’s tactics were brilliant and thwarted the Brit.
During a break between rounds, the broadcast of the bout captured a moment when Joshua’s trainer appeared to tell him he was winning each round again after the same issue happened in the first fight - and AJ sacked his coaching team as a result.
However, it happened again and fans were furious online. Prab Sandhu (@prabhh19) said: “Usyk is the more active fighter, when he throws he lands.
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