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AJ'S RETURN

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk LIVE REACTION: Rematch LATEST, AJ eye socket injury updates, champ Usyk flies home

ANTHONY JOSHUA is picking up the pieces after defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight title showdown.

Usyk boxed beautifully at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, winning 117-112, 116-112, 115-113 on the judges scorecards to take AJ's WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles.

The Ukrainian sensation finished the fight putting AJ under enormous pressure and had the Briton rocked on the final bell.

AJ suffered a suspected damaged eye socket in the brutal defeat, though he was not taken to hospital.

And now the Olympic gold medallists will look forward to a massive money-spinning rematch.

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  • LAWRENCE OKOLIE v DILAN PRASOVIC

    Prasovic makes his way to the ring and does so with a 15-0 record but against unknown opposition across Europe.

    He has it all to do against the hard-hitting Okolie, who is 16-0 with 13 KOs.

    But Prasovic's ringwalk is mean enough, time for Okolie's...

  • UP NEXT

    Lawrence Okolie makes the first defence of the WBO cruiserweight title he won against Krzysztof Glowacki.

    He puts it on the line against Dilan Prasovic an unbeaten Montenegrin.

    Okolie has his eyes on the undisputed crown but needs to get through this test on the big stage.

    Credit: ©Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing

     

  • EU BET

    Chris Eubank Jr knows a thing or two about having to live up to a famous father's name - and he gave Campbell Hatton a word of advice.

    He said on Sky Sports Box Office: "Don't worry about the big stage, don't worry about impressing the fans, don't worry about the name.

    "Go away, go to Mexico, go to the small shows, build your record, build your experience, and then come back and do all this."

    Credit: Reuters

     

  • REPORT

    Campbell Hatton survived the first serious test of his young career with a generous points win that soured the Spurs crowd.

    The 20-year-old son of British ring legend Ricky had just his fourth pro fight on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk.

    And the big occasion got to him as he went life and death with Spanish journeyman Sonni Martinez and escaped with his unbeaten record by the skin of his teeth.

    Referee Marcus McDonnell scored the fight 58-57 and the thousands of people filing the Tottenham stadium booed his decision.

    Martinez had to take some of the blame however, as he Hatton looked shattered for the final two rounds and he chose to mug and showboat instead of looking for the knockout.

    All the atmosphere had already been sucked out of the stunning new Tottenham stadium by the sickening ending to the previous bout.

    Credit: Reuters

     

  • CAMPBELL HATTON v SONNI MARTINEZ

    Many feeling young Campbell has got away with one here, as many have before.

    He never stopped the pressure but in reality was hit far too often and looked slightly exposed.

    Still very much a learning process for Hatton, who remains unbeaten.

    Credit: Reuters
  • CAMPBELL HATTON v SONNI MARTINEZ

    Winner on the referees card... Campbell Hatton!

    He comes through some nervy moments and his aggression and pressure has got him the nod.

    Big learning experience for the up and comer, who will take a lot away from that, most notably his unbeaten record staying intact.

    Credit: ©Eddie Keogh Matchroom Boxing

  • CAMPBELL HATTON v SONNI MARTINEZ

    We go to the judges cards after six rounds and there could be an upset on the cards.

    Hatton never stopped coming forward and trying but was caught on the way in.

    Here we go...

  • CAMPBELL HATTON v SONNI MARTINEZ – ROUND 6

    Final round here and Hatton could be down on the cards and in need of a stoppage - big last round for the lightweight.

    Hatton looks for body shots and wide hooks as he really puts it in down the stretch, sensing it could come down to this final three minutes.

    Two trade blows on the ropes and continue the action in the centre of the ring to close out a close and competitive bout.

    Credit: Reuters
  • CAMPBELL HATTON v SONNI MARTINEZ – ROUND 5

    Hatton is doing his best to push the pace, sticking out his jab but is struggling to put anything on the end of it.

    Martinez continues to score with short uppercuts when Hatton falls in short.

    Nervy moments at the end for Hatton who is covering up but defending well, the young lad looks tired with one round to go.

    Credit: Reuters

     

  • CAMPBELL HATTON v SONNI MARTINEZ – ROUND 4

    Left-hook from Hatton gets Martinez's attention who is backed up and circling the ring.

    Martinez lands another uppercut on the inside but is met with a left hook to the body, good action in close.

    Hatton under some pressure as Martinez lets his hands go to end what was a competitive round.

    Credit: Reuters
  • CAMPBELL HATTON v SONNI MARTINEZ – ROUND 3

    Hatton stalking his man down and lands an uppercut on the inside.

    Martinez slips a jab and counters with an uppercut but Hatton takes it well and comes forward again.

    Right hand sneaks over the top to help see out the round for the prospect.

  • CAMPBELL HATTON v SONNI MARTINEZ - ROUND 2

    Nice counter right hand from Hatton, who is now walking his man down here and putting something behind it.

    Hatton works the body with Martinez backed up and is growing in confidence.

    Better round for Hatton Jr who seems more composed heading into the third.

  • CAMPBELL HATTON v SONNI MARTINEZ - ROUND 1

    Martinez is here to win and has even landed a couple of early right hands.

    Hatton keeping up the pressure but is not having it all his own way up close.

    Tough start for Hatton who was probably out-punched in that round but lets see if his aggression pays off.

  • CAMPBELL HATTON v SONNI MARTINEZ

    Campbell, son of British boxing legend Ricky, makes his way to the ring and is met with massive support.

    The prospect comes into his fourth fight full of potential and his icon dad is ringside.

    Inevitably all eyes will be on the lightweight youngster on such a big stage.

    Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

     

  • FACE THE USYK

    The Ukrainian comes up on the big screen and is met with a chorus of boos.

    British fans in full voice here... Ohhhhhh Anthony Joshuaaaa.

  • JOSHUA HAS ARRIVED

    Anthony Joshua is in the building ahead of his massive world heavyweight title unification with Oleksandr Usyk tonight.

  • CAMPBELL 🔜

    This man is up next and ready for just his fourth professional bout..

    Credit: PA
  • STATEMENT

    Well, what a way to welcome yourself to the light-heavyweight division.

    Smith knocked out a man the current WBA 175lbs champ Dimitry Bivol couldn't put away in 12 rounds of action.

    Up next - Campbell Hatton.

     

  • CALLUM SMITH v LENIN CASTILLO

    Massive applause as Castillo is stretchered out of the ring and likely to medical attention.

    Big win for Smith on his first fight since moving up to light-heavyweight from super-middle.

    Smith is now announced as the winner in the ring.

  • CALLUM SMITH v LENIN CASTILLO

    Worrying scenes here as Castillo is still not back to his feet seeking medical attention.

    A big right hand down the middle sent him tumbling back and even twitching on the floor.

    Lets hope Castillo makes it to his feet soon.

  • CALLUM SMITH v LENIN CASTILLO – ROUND 2

    Massive right hand and Castillo is down!

    He's twitching on the floor and the referee has waved off the contest!

    Massive KO for Smith and the prefect way to open his light-heavyweight account.

  • CALLUM SMITH v LENIN CASTILLO - ROUND 1

    Smart start for Smith, behind his jab and using range.

    He also looked for some body shots to soften up Castillo.

    Heading into round two now...

  • SMITH LAST TIME OUT

    Mundo didn't look too hot last time he was in the middle of the ring, as he was easily outpointed by pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez last December.

    Smith lost his WBA 168lb title to the Mexican on a forgettable night in Texas, but now he's back at light-heavyweight.

    Castillo, who lost a decision to WBA champ at 175lbs Dimitry Bivol in 2019, should prove a decent measuring stick opponent for Smith.

    Ring walks up next.

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  • UP NEXT

    Callum Smith makes his return to the ring in his debut at light-heavyweight to face Lenin Castillo.

    We haven't seen the ex-WBA champion since his one-sided defeat to Canelo Alvarez in December.

    He has also linked up with legendary trainer Buddy McGirt as he jumps up from light-heavyweight.

    Credit: PA

     

  • MAXIM PRODAN v FLORIAN MARKU

    Judges score the bout 99-91 to Prodan, 97-93 to Marku and 96-94... your winner by split-decision Florian Marku!

    The crowd is on its feet here at Tottenham's stadium, it was his consistent jab which won over the judges.

    Others will argue Prodan's aggression and activity was the more affective. Either way, a rematch isn't needed or wanted.

     

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