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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Oleksandr Usyk has handed the heavyweight belts he won on Saturday back to Anthony Joshua.<\/p>\n

In a video uploaded on Twitter, Usyk was seen telling Joshua \u201csee you soon\u201d inside the dressing room.<\/p>\n

The Ukrainian outclassed his British rival with his skill and speed throughout the 12 rounds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.<\/p>\n

Usyk, a former cruiserweight champion, was awarded the victory on all three judges\u2019 scorecards.<\/p>\n

He returns to Ukraine with the IBF, IBO, WBA and WBO titles having ended Joshua\u2019s second reign as heavyweight king.<\/p>\n

However, the 34-year-old was seen returning all the belts to Joshua after his superb performance.<\/p>\n

Despite losing out to Usyk on Saturday night, Joshua is able to keep his belts as a former champion, while the Ukrainian will be sent a set of fresh ones.<\/p>\n

\u2018I give praise to Jesus Christ\u2019 \u2013 Usyk speaks after defeating Anthony Joshua<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Oleksandr Usyk has handed the heavyweight belts he won on Saturday back to Anthony Joshua. In a video uploaded on Twitter, Usyk was seen telling Joshua \u201csee you soon\u201d inside the dressing room. 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