Anthony Joshua vs Usyk LIVE: Fight result, reaction and boxing highlights

Follow live reaction after the Briton lost his IBF, WBO and WBA titles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Anthony Joshua arrives at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for his fight with Usyk

Follow live coverage after Oleksandr Usyk produced a flawless display of boxing to beat Anthony Joshua and dethrone him as world heavyweight champion.

The former unified cruiserweight champion was punch perfect as he hurt Joshua early and often on his way to a deserved and unanimous points victory (117-112, 116-112, 115-113) in front of more than 63,000 fans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Ukrainian’s performance hands Joshua only the second professional defeat of his career in just his third fight at heavyweight and leaves hopes of an all-British clash with Tyson Fury in tatters.

Instead a rematch to attempt win back his IBF, WBO and WBA straps will surely be next after a chastening evening for the now former champ. Follow live reaction and analysis below from a big night of boxing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk latest updates

• Oleksandr Usyk stuns Anthony Joshua to become world heavyweight champion
• Former unified cruiserweight champion takes unanimous points victory
• Ukrainian wins IBF, WBO and WBA world titles

[25 September 2021 21:17 · Dylan Terry]

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Could be a bit of a wait now for the main event. Matchroom’s Frank Smith said earlier this evening that he is planning for the ringwalks to begin around 9.55pm BST.

That gives us 40 minutes or so to have a bit of chat about the fight. What do you guys think is going to happen?

Tweet me @dylanterryjnst.

[25 September 2021 21:14 · Dylan Terry]

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I wouldn’t be surprised if Okolie goes back to the dressing room and does 6-8 rounds of pads before watching the main event.

The British Olympian has demolished everyone in his path over the last two years. Now he needs the very biggest names in the division.

Mairis Briedis - who lost a split decision to Usyk - is a possible fight for Okolie. That would be some clash.

(©Ian Walton Matchroom Boxing)

[25 September 2021 21:10 · Dylan Terry]

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You know what’s next...

(Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing)

[25 September 2021 21:03 · Ben Burrows]

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Light work for the Brit. A right hand on the top of the head was followed up by a left hook to the rib cage and that was all she wrote.

A comfortable evening.

(©Eddie Keogh Matchroom Boxing)

[25 September 2021 21:01 · Dylan Terry]

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Okolie vs Prasovic - Round 3

Okolie knows he can hurt Prasovic now and suddenly the fight is a bit more open. There’s a bit more intent from Okolie to finish this in the third.

BANG! The pace is lifted once more and Okolie knocks Prasovic out with a one-two combination!

That was as easy as you like. He barely took a shot.

[25 September 2021 20:58 · Dylan Terry]

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Okolie vs Prasovic - Round 2

Okolie holds his right hand so far back, it’s like a machine gun waiting to get rid of its bullets. Not a lot of quality in these opening two rounds to be honest. Prasovic is keen to hold and make things look very ugly in the early stages. Referee Steve Gray seems to be (correctly) breaking them up every 10 or 15 seconds.

Oh hang on! A single right gets through from Okolie and Prasovic is down on the canvas! He looks to his corner and gets back to his feet but this one could be all over!

He somehow makes it to the bell but - out of nowhere - Okolie nearly got the job done there.

There’s the power.

[25 September 2021 20:57 · Dylan Terry]

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Meanwhile backstage...hands are being wrapped.

(Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing)

[25 September 2021 20:54 · Dylan Terry]

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Okolie vs Prasovic - Round 1

The first evident thing to note is that Okolie has a huge size advantage. It really does look like a heavyweight up against a cruiserweight in there.

Prasovic looked very jittery during the introductions and has come out a little gun-shy in the opening stages of this one.

Okolie stalking is pray, looking for the opening. A lot of half-hearted jabs from the Brit as he cautiously waits to unload that fierce right.

Cagey opening. Okolie with the upper hand.

[25 September 2021 20:50 · Dylan Terry]

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Okolie vs Prasovic

Okolie is 16-0. Prasovic is 15-0. But Okolie has fought much better opposition and is the overwhelming favourite in this one.

The Brit has also knocked out all of his last six opponents before the eighth round. Fair to say he is a puncher in the cruiserweight division.

Can he give the fans what they have paid to see tonight? Can he wet the appetite for the main event? Both fighters are in the ring and ready to go.

[25 September 2021 20:49 · Dylan Terry]

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Okolie vs Prasovic

Right, it’s time for the chief support now as the WBO cruiserweight title is one the line.

Now, I want Okolie to win and defend his belt. But if Prasovic somehow pulls off the upset then it will be SOLELY because of his first name. It might be spelt different, but Dylan’s are never losers (I’ve never had a fight in my life so I’m technically still undefeated).