Down-the-line.com / Boxing. In Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), a boxing match between Briton Anthony Joshua and Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk ended. The fight went all 12 rounds and ended with Usyk winning by split decision.

The judges gave the victory to Usyk. The final score is 113:115, 115:113, 116:112. The Ukrainian boxer has defended the WBA Super, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight championship belts.

The rivals had a rematch. The first fight, which took place in September 2021, ended with Usyk winning by unanimous decision.

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