Anthony Joshua falls by split decision in Oleksandr Usyk rematch
Joshua was outworked to drop a split decision at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Arena
Joshua was outworked to drop a split decision at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City Arena
Joshua lost a split decision in Jeddah.
Joshua was edged 113-115, 115-113,116-112 in Saudi Arabia.
Joshua is looking to regain the WBA, IBF and WBO belts from his Ukrainian opponent.
Joshua recorded 17st 6lbs 8oz, 4.8lbs heavier than in September, to give him almost two stones on his rival.
Joshua will bid to reclaim his heavyweight titles from Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday.
Joshua is seeking to reclaim the WBA, IBF and WBO belts on Saturday night.
The rivals collide in Jeddah on Saturday.
Promoter Hearn believes Joshua had a heavy burden lifted from his shoulders following his defeat to Ukrainian Usyk in London last September.
The Briton takes on Oleksandr Usyk for a second time in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
The Eubank and Benn family rivalry will be reignited at the O2 Arena on October 8
The pair will meet in October, 30 years after their fathers last fought.
Fury had said earlier in the week that he would return to the ring to fight Derek Chisora.
The pair will meet at the O2 Arena, 30 years after their fathers last fought for a world title.
The Leeds flyweight defeated Ren Cancan to win gold in London on August 9, 2012.