The Ukrainian has defeated AJ twice in his career, with the first time seeing Joshua resoundingly lose his WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles. The rematch in Riyadh saw a closer affair between the two, but Usyk came out on top with a split decision victory to retain his heavyweight crown.
Oleksandr Usyk's bold opinion on a hypothetical fight between Mike Tyson and Anthony Joshua has ignited passionate debates in the boxing world.
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has predicted who would have prevailed in a fantasy fight between prime Mike Tyson and Anthony Joshua.
Oleksandr Usyk has beaten five Brits in the last seven years, four in the heavyweight ranks including the nation's best in Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and
Daniel Dubois was visibly blown away after Joseph Parker’s trainer Andy Lee put it on him regarding his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. Dubois will make a second defence of his IBF heavyweight
Oleksandr Usyk has barely put a foot wrong during his unblemished 23-0 professional career – but Eddie Hearn believes one man could push him all the way. The Ukrainian slickster is the
The Brit will be hoping to one day avenge his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk but must first get through dangerous heavyweight star Joseph Parker next month
That said, if the former heavyweight champion has hung up his gloves, Joshua’s next move may be less clear. After “AJ”’s knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September, and Fury’s two decision defeats by Oleksandr Usyk in 2024, it seemed fans would finally get to see Joshua vs Fury.
That’s the opinion of Frank Smith, a major figure at Matchroom Boxing who has played a big part in the career of Joshua. Last September, Joshua was hoping to become a three-time heavyweight champion, but that dream was ruined as he was stopped by Dubois.
Daniel Dubois is set to go toe-to-toe with Joseph Parker next month, but the Brit was recently left red-faced during a face-off with his upcoming opponent.
Boxing promoter Turki Alalshikh has shown interest in booking Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder next, due to Tyson Fury.
FORMER world middleweight champion and esteemed trainer Andy Lee believes that his charge, Joseph Parker, holds a psychological advantage over Daniel Dubois.