OLEKSANDRUSYK stole Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight belts at home on Saturday night, only to give them back.
After being shocked by Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, AJ, 31, lost his WBA, Super, IBF, WBO, and IBO titles.
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, Oleksandr Usyk gave Anthony Joshua his heavyweight belts back.
The 34-year-old Ukrainian looked dominant as he soared to a unanimous point win. Joshua's hopes of a PS500million showdown against fellow Brit Tyson Fury seem to be in shreds.
While they exchanged a few blows, the fighters continued to show mutual respect.
After becoming the new heavyweight champion, Usyk took to the ring after the fight.
The former cruiserweight jumped into the changing room to change and give the clothes back to AJ.
Joshua will keep the belts despite the loss. Usyk will be receiving new ones.
The Brit vows to fight Fury and will do everything in his power to get his "road to undisputed" going.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSJoshua declared, following his defeat: "The road towards undisputed and all of that stuff, it is good.
"As I stated, I'll fight Tyson Fury (Deontay Wilder), without the belts.
"The belts are great fun. It's a great legacy. However, with or without the belts I will fight anyone.
"The road to undisputed" is a great title to have, and to chase.
"But, would you still be able to watch it without the belts?"
"That's what's important - you have two fighters from UK who are competitive and want to fight to the death.
AJ has one eye on Fury but he is keen to make history and wrestle back his belts with Usyk.
Joshua, who was being asked if he intended to activate his rematch clause answered "100%." 110 per cent.
"I'm ready for training again.
"Because the 12 rounds, my lung and all, it was an excellent 12-rounder, so when I return to training, I'll have a good starting point.