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Usyk beats Joshua by split decision in heavyweight title fight

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk won his rematch against Anthony Joshua by split decision to set up a potential unification bout with Britain's Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

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Undercard results: Callum Smith earns light-heavyweight world title shot with KO win over Mathieu Bauderlique

Callum Smith claimed a shot at the WBC world light-heavyweight title with a fourth-round knockout of France's Mathieu Bauderlique in Jeddah.

Evening Standard

Oleksandr Usyk wins a split decision over Anthony Joshua in their world heavyweight boxing title fight in Saudi Arabia

Oleksandr Usyk defends his unified heavyweight boxing titles with a points victory over Anthony Joshua in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Britain's Ali wins first Saudi women's boxing match in seconds

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Somali-born Briton Ramla Ali won the first professional women's boxing match held in Saudi Arabia with a spectacular first-round knock-out of Crystal Garcia Nova on Saturday.

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Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 LIVE: Result and reaction as Usyk wins thrilling fight by split decision

Follow the reaction as Usyk beats AJ in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia before some bizarre post-fight shenanigans

The Independent UK

Anthony Joshua's net worth after earning £33million for Oleksandr Usyk fight

Joshua will earn double the amount he was guaranteed for his loss to Usyk last September as the Brit looks to win back his heavyweight belts in Jeddah

Daily Mirror

Joshua fights for career in Saudi rematch with Ukraine hero Usyk

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Towering Briton Anthony Joshua is fighting for his career on Saturday against Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, who can boost the morale of his compatriots in war-torn Ukraine by retaining his world heavyweight belts in Saudi Arabia.

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Boxing's dirty washing is at home in Saudi Arabia

Amnesty International don’t get involved in boxing very often but have been vocal in condemning the decision to hold Joshua v Usyk in Jeddah

Irish Mirror

Usyk, Joshua Compete for World Heavyweight Boxing Title in Jeddah

Jeddah will host on Saturday "Rage on the Red Sea", the World Heavyweight Championship’s rematch between Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk and Britain’s Anthony Joshua at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. The event, which includes 10 other fights, will start at 6 pm and the main fight will start at 1…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'I believe' - Callum Smith makes Mathieu Bauderlique prediction after Jeddah weigh-in

Callum Smith fights Mathieu Bauderlique on the Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 undercard on Saturday night

Liverpool Echo

Anthony Joshua urged to speak out on human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia

On the eve of his fight against Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah, Anthony Joshua has been urged to speak out on human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia in a letter sent by a pro-democracy activist whose brother was executed by the state in March

The Guardian - UK

How ‘comeback king’ Anthony Joshua can gain Oleksandr Usyk revenge and join exclusive club

In Jeddah tomorrow night, Anthony Joshua will be aiming to join a small club as he looks to become a three-time world heavyweight champion by getting his WBA, WBO and IBF titles back from Oleksandr Usyk.

Evening Standard

How much does Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua 2 cost in Ireland and what TV channel is it on?

The heavyweights clash in the indoor arena at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on Saturday night

Irish Mirror

Joshua maintains weight advantage over Usyk for Saudi clash

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - British boxer Anthony Joshua weighed in more than 10 kilos (22 pounds) heavier than defending champion Oleksandr Usyk on Friday ahead of their world title rematch in Saudi Arabia.

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Evening Standard

Joshua vs Usyk rematch is only the warm-up with mammoth Tyson Fury undisputed showdown ‘agreed’

Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua are each understood to be on a guaranteed $40million (£33.5m) for their fight here in Jeddah tomorrow night, but in some ways this is only the warm-up.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince, Uzbek President Discuss Bilateral Ties in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Jeddah on Wednesday at Al-Salam palace. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields, in addition to reviewing a number of issues of common interest. Following the talks, they witnessed the exchange of…

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Cossack v colossus as Usyk bids to put Joshua's career on ropes

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Ukrainian heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk has drawn on his Cossack heritage as he prepares for his world title clash with towering Briton Anthony Joshua, whose career could face a reckoning on the Red Sea.

Evening Standard

Anthony Joshua in unfamiliar role as Oleksandr Usyk takes star billing ahead of rematch

Anthony Joshua has been the challenger before, but he has always been the star attraction. This week in Jeddah, he is not only fulfilling the role of underdog as he attempts to regain his WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles from Oleksandr Usyk, but he seems somewhat in the Ukrainian’s…

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The Independent UK

Ramla Ali sees Saudi Arabia as ‘very progressive’ ahead of historic Jeddah fight

The British-Somali fighter will take part in the first women’s bout in the country on the undercard of the Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua bill

The Independent UK

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 news LIVE: Press conference fallout ahead of Saudi Arabia fight

The Rage On The Red Sea takes place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night as Joshua looks to regain his heavyweight titles from the unbeaten Ukrainian

The Independent UK

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 press conference LIVE: Heavyweights go head-to-head in Jeddah

Joshua looks for redemption in Saudi Arabia in the rematch against the Ukrainian

Irish Mirror

Anthony Joshua told by Evander Holyfield he must be aggressive to beat Oleksandr Usyk

Anthony Joshua was accused of being too passive in his points loss to Oleksandr Uysk and Hall of Famer Evander Holyfield claims he can only win on Saturday in Jeddah by taking the fight to him

Evening Standard

Oleksandr Usyk’s joy at reuniting with wife ahead of Anthony Joshua fight after family fled war-torn Ukraine

Oleksandr Usyk says the reason for his happy demeanour since arriving in Jeddah last week is that he has been reunited with his wife.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Govt Hails Economic Efforts to Achieve Goals of Vision 2030

The Saudi government praised on Tuesday efforts in various sectors throughout the Kingdom to maximize the economic impact of achieving the goals of Vision 2030. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The ministers reviewed the messages received…

Daily Mirror

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch will take place after midnight

Joshua and Usyk will have to compete at a strange time in Jeddah for their rematch, in order to make it easier to watch for audiences in the UK and America

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