On August 20, in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), a rematch of the Ukrainian world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk against British ex-champion Anthony Joshua took place. The result of the fight was Usyk’s victory on points, which allowed him to defend the WBA Super, WBO and IBF titles, as well as win the vacant The Ring magazine belt.
Report from vRINGe: Fight Usyk – Joshua. ZSU
A new regalia from the legendary edition was made especially for Alexander:
Recall that before that, The Ring heavyweight belt was owned by Briton Tyson Fury, who voluntarily renounced it in August. The other day he explained his act.
- Ward turned to Fury: “Usyk or Joshua. If not, then you better stay at home.”