Oleksandr Usyk is the new unified heavyweight world champion after defeating Anthony Joshua with an incredible performance in London.
The Ukrainian outclassed Joshua over 12 rounds, hurting the defending champion on numerous occasions.
Oleksandr Usyk did exactly what he said he would do: follow an undisputed cruiserweight title success by becoming the unified heavyweight champion of the world by putting on a fantastic performance to dethrone Anthony Joshua via unanimous decision (117-111, 116-112, 115-113) to capture the IBF, WBA (super), and WBO heavyweight titles.
Oleksandr Usyk made light work of his opponent and there was a mere shrug of his shoulders from Joshua as the second defeat of his professional career was confirmed.
The result likely scuppers the previous plan of a four-belt unification between Joshua and Tyson Fury — which was the plan for the summer until Deontay Wilder successfully forced a trilogy bout with the current WBC champ.
There was a rematch clause in the contract. Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn told DAZN during the post-fight show that Joshua would invoke it.
