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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 03: Anthony Joshua looks on ahead of the IBF, WBA, WBO & IBO World Heavyweight Title Fight between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua during the Clash On The Dunes Public Work Out at Public at the Investment Fund office complex on December 03, 2019 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 03: Anthony Joshua looks on ahead of the IBF, WBA, WBO & IBO World Heavyweight Title Fight between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua during the Clash On The Dunes Public Work Out at Public at the Investment Fund office complex on December 03, 2019 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
The highly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua has just wrapped up at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia. The Ukrainian boxer defeated ‘AJ’ to retain his heavyweight championship. Although Joshua managed to have a better performance tonight, compared to when the pair first met in September of last year, he still came up short as Usyk secured the win via a split decision. The MMA community reacted to Usyk’s upset over Anthony Joshua and retaining the Heavyweight title.
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UFC star Conor McGregor was quick to respond on Twitter to Joshua’s loss as he tweeted, “Usyk is some boxer. And froch is some wanker hahahaha”.
Usyk is some boxer. And froch is some wanker hahahaha
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 20, 2022
UFC reporter Ariel Helwani also tweeted after the fight, stating that he would like to see Anthony Joshua fight UFC Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The Nigerian star has spoken about his interest in boxing before, and Helwani believes that Anthony Joshua might be the perfect fight for Ngannou.
You know what would be good fun?
Anthony Joshua x Francis Ngannou in Africa (in boxing).
Massive.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 21, 2022
MMA community reacts to Usyk’s win over Joshua
MMA fans certainly enjoyed watching the Ukrainian fighter take on Joshua. The MMA community took to Twitter to express their thoughts regarding Usyk’s second win over the British Heavyweight Boxer. MMA fans were not impressed with Anthony Joshua’s performance.
Size and Length don't mean shit if you don't got that dawg in you. AJ and MVP just showed that. No disrespect!!!!!!
— Anatomy of a Fighter (@WillHarrisAOAF) August 20, 2022
I feel bad for Anthony Joshua but what to say?
He just ain’t it…..
— The MMA Dude (@theemmadude) August 21, 2022
Just because he had a big round tonight, which he didn’t in 1st fight, gave Joshua opportunity to say he won but he should know truth. And hopefully those great fans from across the pond also know truth. #UsykJoshua2
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) August 20, 2022
Same energy. #UsykJoshua2 pic.twitter.com/GLADC0SAPg
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) August 20, 2022
It is still unclear as to what would be next for Anthony Joshua after his successive losses to Usyk. The British Heavyweight may have to look out for a non-title fight, as Usyk would be unlikely to offer him another rematch. The Ukrainian fighter would be eyeing a fight with Boxer Tyson Fury, and look to unify the titles.
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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 01: Andy Ruiz Jr of California and Anthony Joshua of England battle during the second round of the World Heavyweight Championship fight on June 1, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
What did you make of the rematch between Joshua and Usyk? Did the Ukrainian deserve his second victory over AJ? What do you think is next for former Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua?
Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
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