Joshua’s Emotional Journey and Fight to the Finish Highlighted in Jeddah Showdown
In a hard-fought and emotional match in Jeddah, Anthony Joshua lost to Oleksandr Usyk by a split decision, with the final rounds tipping the victory to the Ukrainian champion. The 12-round fight was marked by relentless intensity, and though Joshua delivered a staggering ninth round, pushing Usyk back with powerful blows, it wasn’t enough to secure the win. At 4 a.m., overcome with emotion, Joshua reflected on the journey, revealing just how much the match had meant to him. Usyk’s ability to win the final rounds proved decisive, demonstrating the resilience of a true champion.