Usyk vs Joshua II in pictures: Champ retains world titles via split decision

Gavin Glicksman
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Anthony Joshua took Oleksandr Usyk the distance but the Ukrainian retained his titles via split decision
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Anthony Joshua gave it his all but could not reclaim the IBF, WBA Super and WBO world heavyweight titles from Oleksandr Usyk.

The Rage on the Red Sea went the distance in Jeddah as the classy Usyk, 35, retained his gold via split decision — adding the vacant Ring Magazine belt to his collection in the process. 

AJ first lost to the Ukrainian at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last September when all three judges awarded the fight to Usyk. 

But one scored it 115-113 in the 32-year-old Brit's favour this time, with the champ getting the nod from the other two to pick up the win. 

Scroll down to check out the best snaps from a memorable night in Saudi Arabia. 

Usyk vs Joshua II in pictures

Anthony Joshua makes his way to the ring
Oleksandr Usyk holds a glove to his heart during the Ukrainian national anthem
Anthony Joshua's focus was razor sharp before the opening bell
Oleksandr Usyk fails to find the target with a right hand
Oleksandr Usyk slips a right hand behind Anthony Joshua's guard
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Oleksandr Usyk nails Anthony Joshua with a stiff left
Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk fire off shots in the middle of the ring
Anthony Joshua lunges into a punch to try and catch the elusive Oleksandr Usyk
Ref Luis Pabon moves in to separate Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua backs Oleksandr Usyk into a corner
Oleksandr Usyk holds the Ukrainian flag after his fight with Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua asked the crowd to give Oleksandr Usyk a round of applause during his post-fight speech
Anthony Joshua boiled over after Oleksandr Usyk retained his world heavyweight titles
Oleksandr Usyk celebrates after retaining his titles in Jeddah
Read more: Emotional AJ lets rip after failing to reclaim world titles from Usyk

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