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Martin Domin

Anthony Joshua admits he "let himself down" in emotional statement after defeat

Anthony Joshua has admitted he let himself down with his actions after his defeat by Oleksandr Usyk.

Joshua lost to the Ukrainian for the second time in 11 months as he failed to win back his three heavyweight world titles in Saudi Arabia. The Brit then stormed out of the ring before returning to deliver an X-rated speech which left many in the crowd baffled.

Joshua, who has now lost three of his last five fights, has now admitted he took himself to a "dark place'" in the fight and admits he later lost control. "I wish Oleksandr Usyk continued success in your quest for greatness. You are a class act champ," he wrote on social media.

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