Anthony Joshua has expressed his disagreement with the judges' unanimous 116-112 scorecards following Oleksandr Usyk’s victory over Tyson Fury in their highly anticipated rematch. 
The British heavyweight star, who served as a commentator for the event, believed the fight was much closer and scored it narrowly in favor of Usyk by just one point.
The bout, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday morning, December 22, showcased another masterful performance by Usyk. The Ukrainian boxing icon landed several clean shots and displayed superior work rate, particularly in the later rounds, to outpoint Fury and retain his heavyweight titles.
Despite the judges' consensus, Joshua’s criticism has added fuel to ongoing debates within the boxing community over the scoring. His comments come as discussions intensify about a potential future clash between Fury and himself, which could reignite British boxing’s heavyweight rivalry.
Usyk's victory solidifies his position at the top of the division, while Fury faces questions about his strategy and form.
Meanwhile, the controversial scoring has kept the spotlight on the heavyweight division, with fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this era of high-stakes matchups.
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