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    Look! Britain's Joshua takes beating from Ukrainian Usyk, loses heavyweight world titles

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    Look! Britain's Joshua takes beating from Ukrainian Usyk, loses heavyweight world titles

    Won by unanimous decision, judges scored heavyweight bout 117-112, 116-112 and 115-113

    Published:  September 26, 2021 15:22 Imran Malik, Assistant Editor
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    Dazzling entry... Britain's Anthony Joshua arrives for his heavyweight title bout against Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London. It was a fight that Joshua was expected to win... Image Credit: AFP
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    But the Ukrainian put on a masterclass in front of 65,000 fans. Having seen a fight with fellow Briton Tyson Fury collapse last summer, Joshua opted to face his WBO mandatory challenger and former undisputed cruiserweight champion Usyk. Image Credit: AFP
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    Left jab... Usyk throws a punch at Joshua and hurt the defending champion on numerous occasions. He outclassed the Brit over 12 rounds. Image Credit: AP
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    Well on top... Boxing's return to stadium nights was soured for the home fans by a truly exceptional performance from the challenger. Image Credit: AP
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    Another jab... Usyk's abilities quickly became apparent and he was full of feints and pace from the start. He was moving Joshua around the ring at will. Image Credit: Reuters
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    What day is it? Joshua had taken a real beating but the crowd tried to inspire the defending champion. Image Credit: Reuters
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    The Brit fought back but he was then saved by the bell as Usyk connected with another heavy blow. Image Credit: AFP
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    Both fighters had blood on their faces by the 11th round and Joshua needed a knockout in the final round to win but it was not to be. Usyk landed more punches in the final round. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Celebration time! The scorecards - 117-112, 116-112, 115-113 - were all for Usyk and he was a worthy winner. Joshua has a rematch clause in his contract with Usyk and said he would be taking it. Image Credit: Reuters
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    What a belter! Usyk celebrates winning his fight and becoming the new world heavyweight champion. Image Credit: Reuters

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