The biggest boxing match of the year has arrived. In the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah, Anthony Joshua will look to reclaim his heavyweight titles in a main event clash with Oleksandr Usyk, the man who dethroned the Briton almost a year ago. Last September, Usyk beat Joshua by unanimous decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London. The win kept the Ukrainian, 35, undefeated and crowned him a two-weight world champion, following his stint as the only undisputed cruiserweight champion of the four-belt era. Joshua, 32, was quick to activate a rematch clause and that second clash with Usyk was expected to take place earlier this year. Usyk, however, returned to Ukraine to aid his nation’s defense against the ongoing Russian invasion. Usyk eventually left his country to begin preparations for a rematch with Joshua, who is set to become a three-time world heavyweight champion. The Brit previously lost the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts to Andy Ruiz Jr in a shock TKO defeat in June 2019, before regaining them by beating the Mexican-American in Saudi Arabia six months later. Can “AJ” repeat that feat and keep alive the hopes of an undisputed title clash with compatriot Tyson Fury? Watch live updates and results from all the undercard matches and the main event below:
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Usyk vs Joshua 2 undercard: Hrgovic vs Zhang – Round 8
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Usyk vs Joshua 2 undercard: Hrgovic vs Zhang – Round 8
Zhang tired in the corner, but saved some big shots off the top of Hrgovic’s head in the seventh. Great combination from Hrgovic, now Zhang looks tired, lands a big right. Hand speed is back. The Chinese fighter grumbles at the referee. Hrgovic much happier after, but then falls to his corner. Both men very tired. (PA) (PA) Jack Rathborn20 August 2022 22:22 1661030457
Usyk vs Joshua 2 undercard: Hrgovic vs Zhang – Round 7
Matt Macklin has Zhang in front on the cards, Hrgovic has his legs behind. But both men are tiring now as we enter the second half of the fight. Good round from the Croat. The pace drops in the last 30 seconds, Zhang is not taking any chances though, maybe a round result for him. Jack Rathborn20 August 2022 22:20 1661030133
Usyk vs Joshua 2 undercard: Hrgovic vs Zhang – Round 6
Odell Beckham Jr is at home. Currently injured and without a team after being decommitted from the Los Angeles Rams following their Super Bowl win, his NFL future will become clearer in a few months. He is currently enjoying boxing in Jeddah. Zhang now on the front foot, has Hrgovic underestimated the Chinese? Zhang takes him out here! WOW! Hrgovic hit around the ring here, a stunning turnaround on paper, surely? Hrgovic still 5/6 in game, Zhang EVENS. Jack Rathborn20 August 2022 22:15 1661029995
Usyk vs Joshua 2 undercard: Hrgovic vs Zhang – Round 5
Smarter work than Hrgovic, but Zhang looks okay there. He’s breathing heavily, sure, but not too much from the Croat’s performance, even if he wins this round. Zhang lands big! Hrgovic was heavily tagged in the final seconds. Another round from Hrgovic, but he has to be careful. Jack Rathborn20 August 2022 22:13 1661029701
Usyk vs Joshua 2 undercard: Hrgovic vs Zhang – Round 4
More impressive work from Zhang, but a close round. Hrgovic lands punches in bunches, but that long straight left by Zhang is dangerous. Jack Rathborn20 August 2022 22:08 1661029433 Jack Rathborn20 August 2022 22:03 1661029299
Usyk vs Joshua 2 undercard: Hrgovic vs Zhang – Round 3
That’s a horrible cut for Hrgovic, a lot of blood, does this fight look problematic here? Zhang also gets cut. But Hrgovic sees the doctor, who waves it off. Both men touch gloves, a round of applause. Zang with faster hand speed, causing problems. Then a tight defense to end the round. He takes the round, 2-1 lead for us. Jack Rathborn20 August 2022 22:01 1661029144
Usyk vs Joshua 2 undercard: Hrgovic vs Zhang – Round 2
Hrgovic was a huge favorite, but a big upset is here after that first round knockdown. Good hand speed from Zhang, neat combination lands for Hrgovic. Neat left hook from the Croat. Then a big right. Zhang’s chin looks solid. A final eliminator for the IBF world title, which of course belongs to Usyk – for now. Jack Rathborn20 August 2022 21:59 1661028937
Usyk vs Joshua 2 undercard: Hrgovic vs Zhang – Round 1
Hrgovic goes to Zhang’s body early. Throwing it nicely. The Chinese south foot uses piercing for now. But wow, Hrgovic is down! What a shock, an amazing twist. With a right hook around the back of Hrgovic’s head, he loses his balance. He then pins the Croat in the corner and lands a straight left to the middle. Big round for the Chinese! Jack Rathborn20 August 2022 21:55
