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Joshua called the most painful defeat in his career

Alexandr Ormanji | Published Aug. 11, 2023, 5:30 a.m.

Anthony Joshua, former world heavyweight champion, called the most painful defeat of his boxing career.

“The most painful defeat was in the second fight with Usyk. Extremely painful. Do I respect Usyk? Yes. It was just a painful defeat, ”said the Briton.

The second fight between Usyk and Joshua took place in August 2022, ending with the victory of the Ukrainian boxer by a split decision.

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Recall that on the night of August 13, Joshua will fight against Robert Helenius. The confrontation will take place in London at the O2 Arena.

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