After defeating Anthony Joshua twice, the relentless Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk seems unstoppable. He has now accepted the possibility of a trilogy fight against Joshua. Meanwhile, AJ has suffered three losses in his professional career, with two of them handed to him by Usyk. Despite this, Usyk appears keen on facing Joshua for a third time.
Moreover, Usyk credited Joshua for helping him gain more recognition, noting that AJ’s big following and fame elevated his own. The Ukrainian boxer said:
“I don’t particularly want any rematches, but when we beat Tyson Fury for the second time and when Anthony Joshua beats Daniel Dubois, of course they will want to do a third fight. From my point of view I have no right to deny Anthony a third fight because he gave me two incredible fights.”
He continued by saying, “Anthony helped me become even more famous in the world. Anthony did it. And if it happens with God’s help, then I am ready for a third fight with Anthony.”
‘The Cat’ did mention the possibility of a rematch, but there are conditions attached. The rematch will only happen if he defeats Tyson Fury for the second time. Moreover, if Joshua beats Daniel Dubois, he’ll likely push for a third fight. Although Usyk won the first two bouts against AJ, the third fight isn’t confirmed yet.
How Oleksandr Usyk Defeated Anthony Joshua Twice?
Their first fight took place on September 25, 2021, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Usyk secured a unanimous decision victory. This win made Usyk the third boxer in history, after Evander Holyfield and David Haye, to hold world titles in both cruiserweight and heavyweight.
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In their second bout on August 20, 2022, at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Usyk won by split decision. He scored 116–112 and 115–113 in his favor, while 115–113 was for Joshua.
Both fights showcased exceptional performances from both fighters. Although AJ performed well in the second bout, he still fell short of defeating Usyk. Whether a third fight will occur remains uncertain, as Oleksandr Usyk has yet to clarify his stance on the matter.
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