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In pictures: Anthony Joshua beaten again by Oleksandr Usyk

Joshua lost a split decision in Jeddah.

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Anthony Joshua fell to an agonising split decision defeat against Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight rematch in Saudi Arabia.

Usyk edged a thrilling contest 113-115, 115-113, 116-112 at the King Abdullah Sports Centre Arena to retain the WBA, IBF and WBO titles.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the fight in pictures.

Anthony Joshua makes his way to the ring in Jeddah
Anthony Joshua makes his way to the ring in Jeddah (Nick Potts/PA)
Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn during the national anthem
Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn during the British national anthem (Nick Potts/PA)
The build-up gave way to a cagey opening round
The build-up gives way to a cagey opening round (Nick Potts/PA)
Joshua caught the champion with a low blow
Usyk felt Joshua caught him with a low blow (Nick Potts/PA)
Joshua was struggling to land a big hit
Joshua was struggling to land a big hit (Nick Potts/PA)
Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua – King Abdullah Sport City Stadium
Usyk responded well (Nick Potts/PA)
Usyk took victory on a split decision
Usyk took victory on a split decision (Nick Potts/PA)
Joshua and Usyk exchange words
Joshua and Usyk exchange words (Nick Potts/PA)
Usyk celebrates - and then says he wants a fight with Tyson Fury
Usyk celebrates – and then says he wants a fight with Tyson Fury (Nick Potts/PA)
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