The much-awaited boxing event of 2021 between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk lived up to the massive buzz created around it. Both the hard hitters went full throttle against each other and they kept the fans anticipated throughout. But, it was Usyk’s night in the end, who came right on top with a solid, unanimous decision win.
Regardless of the results, this fight was bound to gather attention from fans and fighters around the globe. That said, here we look at some vital Twitter reactions that came in for this iconic event.
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‘The Problem Child’ Jake Paul, who was rooting for Joshua in this bout, shared his notions on Twitter.
He wrote, “Damn I’m shook I wanted Joshua to win”
Damn I’m shook
I wanted Joshua to win
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) September 25, 2021
Regis Prograis too took it to Twitter to shed some light on Joshua’s performance in this fight. He wrote, “AJ didn’t look good from the start. Looked kind of off.”
AJ didn’t look good from the start. Looked kind of off.
— Rougarou (@RPrograis) September 25, 2021
The undisputed super lightweight champ, Josh Taylor, wrote on Joshua’s conduct post the bell.
“Huge last round for usyk, he’s won this by a country mile. 9-3 for me. Aj show terrible body language after the final bell.” Taylor added.
Huge last round for usyk, he’s won this by a country mile. 9-3 for me. Aj show terrible body language after the final bell.
— Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorBoxer) September 25, 2021
The renowned female boxing stalwart, Claressa Shields, too talked about this fight on Twitter. “Was it 9 seconds left on the clock and the bell rang?”
Was it 9 seconds left on the clock and the bell rang? @dazn
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) September 25, 2021
The boxing GOAT, Lennox Lewis, also shared his thoughts on Twitter and he praised Usyk. He wrote, “Boxing 101 – Usyk!”
Boxing 101 – Usyk! #JoshuaUsyk
— Lennox Lewis, CBE, CM (@LennoxLewis) September 25, 2021
‘Golden Boy’ Oscar De La Hoya congratulated Usyk for his performance and had some words of encouragement for ‘AJ’.
He wrote, “Congratulations @usykaa keep your head up @anthonyjoshua”
Congratulations @usykaa keep your head up @anthonyjoshua
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) September 25, 2021
Just like them, many others reacted to Joshua’s disheartening defeat to the Ukrainian boxing star.
Will there be a rematch between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk?
For now, there’s no clarity on whether a rematch between the two. Both the men will first go ahead and spend some time taking notes of their conduct in this fight.
#JoshuaUsyk pic.twitter.com/IkJKE1koUv
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) September 25, 2021
The duo unquestionably gave the fans a fight worth the hype and this contest might also go down as Fight of the Year.
The hardcore enthusiasts of the sport would look to seeing the Briton back in action. And hopefully for a fight against Usyk again.
What do you make of Usyk and Joshua’s performance in this fight?
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