Down-the-line.com / Boxing. Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk reacted emotionally to victory in the fight with Briton Anthony Joshua. The Ukrainian athlete won by split decision and defended the WBA Super, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight championship belts.

After Usyk’s victory was announced, the Ukrainian started crying.

The fight took place during a tournament in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). The rivals had a rematch. Their first meeting, held in 2021, ended with Usyk winning by unanimous decision.

Alexander has already won the 20th victory in his career, he does not have a single defeat. Joshua suffered his third loss of his career and Usyk’s second with 24 wins.

Down-the-line.com carried a live text broadcast of the Usyk-Joshua fight.