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Daily Mirror
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Donagh Corby

Anthony Joshua apologises to Oleksandr Usyk for throwing belts out of the ring

Anthony Joshua has apologised to unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk after throwing his belts from the ring during an outburst following their rematch back in August.

The former two-time title holder was defeated by decision yet again in Saudi Arabia last summer after the Ukrainian had dethroned him at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium the previous September. And as the pair were showing the usual respect post-fight after a difficult fight, Joshua took some of Usyk's belts and threw them in a shocking moment.

He then launched into a scathing tirade after grabbing the microphone, with fans and experts shocked to see the usually stoic Brit show some raw emotion. Since that moment, Joshua has changed up his life, swapping trainers and moving to Texas where he is preparing for his comeback fight with Jermaine Franklin next month.

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