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—116-112, 115-113 and 113-115—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 right with the better odds (-188) to win against Joshua (+170), according to SI Sportsbook.