Oleksandr Usyk wins split decision over Anthony Joshua to ...
Last September, Oleksandr Usyk removed all doubt that he was a serious heavyweight when he produced a dominant display to dethrone Anthony Joshua and ...
www.dazn.comHere’s the latest I can confirm about Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua:
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The most recent widely publicized bout between them was Usyk vs Joshua II, which took place in August 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with Usyk winning by split decision to retain the unified heavyweight titles. This remains the latest completed fight between the two up to mid-2026, and there’s no confirmed date for a trilogy as of now in the sources I have access to. For context, Usyk successfully defended his belts in that rematch after AJ exercised the rematch clause.[3][5][7]
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Since 2022, there have been ongoing discussions and hype around potential further collide, but there has not been an official announcement of a third fight as of the latest reporting in early to mid-2026. Speculation has circulated in boxing media about possible future matchups or exhibitions, but no confirmed date or venue has been established in credible outlets in the sources I can access here.[5][7][3]
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If you’re looking for live updates, results, or in-depth analysis of Usyk vs. Joshua II, notable coverage includes ESPN’s live results and expert analysis, CBS Sports’ fight recap, and DAZN’s post-fight reporting from 2022, which captured the scorecards, key rounds, and post-fight comments from both camps.[1][4][7][3][5]
Illustration (what to expect in a typical Usyk vs. Joshua bout):
- Usyk’s movement and angles vs. Joshua’s power and aggression tend to create a high-volume, technical chess match with Usyk often dictating pace and range while Joshua looks for hard, momentum-changing moments. This dynamic featured prominently in their second fight, where Usyk outboxed Joshua to secure a split decision.[7][3]
If you’d like, I can fetch the most recent articles from major outlets and summarize any new developments as they appear, or set up a quick tracker for you. Please tell me which format you prefer (brief update, bullet points, or a short article-style recap) and whether you want sources limited to a specific region (UK/US) or global coverage.
Citations:
- Usyk vs Joshua II result and details.[3]
- Rematch context and outcomes.[5]
- Additional results and coverage references.[7]
- ESPN live results coverage.[3]
- CBS Sports recap.[7]