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Boxing – Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk Weigh-in – The O2, London, Britain – September 24, 2021 Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk go head to head during the weigh-in as promoter Eddie Hearn looks on Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
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Boxing – Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk Weigh-in – The O2, London, Britain – September 24, 2021 Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk go head to head during the weigh-in as promoter Eddie Hearn looks on Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
The Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk showdown is one of the most highly anticipated fights of the year. Fans have been eagerly waiting to witness the behemoths battle it out to become the overlord of the heavyweight division.
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The Joshua vs Usyk rematch will take place at the Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on August 20th, 2022. Notably, the duo had previously faced each other at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on September 25th, 2021.
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Boxing – Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk Weigh-in – The O2, London, Britain – September 24, 2021 Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk during the weigh-in as promoter Eddie Hearn looks on Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Even though Joshua displayed an impressive performance, Usyk was declared the winner by decision at the end of the 12 rounds. And, in victory, he won Joshua’s WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles.
In the rematch, Joshua will be fighting to win back the heavyweight titles. Additionally, the vacant The Ring heavyweight title would also be up for grabs.
Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk: Physical attributes
Anthony Joshua is a 32-year-old former two-time unified heavyweight champion. The towering heavyweight stands at 6 feet 6 inches or 198 cm. As a dominant heavyweight, he weighs around 110.9 kg or 244.4 lbs.
Joshua has an impressive record of 24-2-0. The knockout maestro has also scored a jaw-dropping 22 knockouts in his professional career. In fact, his gargantuan 82-inch reach has been monumental in his knockout victories.
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Meanwhile, Oleksandr Usyk is a bit older at 35. He is the current unified champion in the heavyweight division. However, he is a bit shorter and has a smaller reach than Joshua. Usyk stands at 6 feet 3 inches or 191 cm and has a reach of 78 inches. He weighed in at 100.5 kg or 220.5 lbs. He has an unbeaten record of 19-0-0 with a whopping 13 knockouts.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Joshua is currently worth USD 80 million. He is also a father, who has a son with his ex-girlfriend, Nicole Osbourne. Usyk is said to be worth USD 4 million. He is also married and has three children. He lives with his family in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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