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Boxing Joshua Lacked Confidence Against Usyk - Wilder

Joshua Was Lacking In Confidence Against Usyk – Wilder

August 25, 2022 4:41 am

Heavyweight Deontay Wilder has pointed out that he believes that Anthony Joshua’s lack of confidence played a key role during his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in the rematch which was held on Sunday morning.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that analysts who have commented on the game have somewhat agreed that Joshua delivered an improved performance in Saudi Arabia following his loss to Usyk last year however, it wasn’t just good enough as the Ukrainian retained his heavyweight titles via split decision.

Wilder, who is set for a ring return on October 15 against Finland’s Robert Helenius, believes Joshua …

Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder Rematch Postponed

March 25, 2020 6:38 am

The third fight in Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s heavyweight rivalry has been postponed as the coronavirus pandemic grips the United States and Britain, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Britain’s Tyson Fury, who dethroned unbeaten WBC champion Wilder with a dominant victory in seven rounds last month, had been due to defend his crown in Las Vegas on July 18.

But promoter Bob Arum told ESPN on Tuesday the rematch had now been rescheduled until October at the earliest because of the COVID-19 outbreak which has brought the sporting world to a standstill.

With travel restrictions affecting both the US …