In a rematch between the two boxers, Oleksandr Usyk was victorious again, defeating Anthony Joshua in a split decision in Saudia Arabia on Saturday to retain his three heavyweight belts.
While the second fight—originally scored 115-113 before being overruled with tallies of 115-113 and 116-112 for Usyk—between the two was closer, the undefeated Usyk found a way to outlast Joshua. Usyk’s win and return to the boxing ring comes after he joined the front lines for Ukraine’s military when the country was invaded by Russia.
Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs) entered the fight with the better odds (-188) to win against Joshua (+170), according to SI Sportsbook. In addition to retaining his three heavyweight belts, due to the retirement of Tyson Fury, Saturday's fight came with the addition of the Ring heavyweight title.
