There was a time, somewhere in the dim and distant past, when a heavyweight title fight stopped the world. Show
Well, alright: that was last October when Tyson Fury completed his trilogy against Deontay Wilder on a dramatic night – afternoon, for us in Australia – in Las Vegas. There’s been two heavyweight title fights since then and will be another this weekend, with Oleksandr Usyk set to defend his recently acquired belts in a rematch with Anthony Joshua. For a sport that people tell you isn’t what it used to be, there’s been a fair bit going on. The blue riband division of boxing is about as good as it’s been since, at the very least, the mid-90s. The latest instalment comes around fresh on the back of Fury defending against Dillian Whyte in front of 94,000 people at Wembley Stadium in London, and on the back of Uysk-Joshua 1, which was a pretty good fight in itself. Of course, nostalgia is never what it used to be. The heyday of heavyweight boxing was defined by fights in the desert amid a backdrop of ill-gotten gains, money-laundering, people disappearing never to be found and shedloads of dubious cash. But less about Casino, here’s the Saudis. This one will take place in Jeddah – less the mecca of boxing, and more boxing near Mecca – and is set to draw a worldwide audience. Usyk wanted it to take place in Kyiv, but in case you don’t read the news, that isn’t really possible at the moment, while AJ has fought in Saudi before and quite likes it, thank you very much. When is Anthony Joshua’s fight against Oleksandr Usyk? Right, so this is easy: it’s Sunday morning our time, with ringwalks scheduled for 7.30am AEST. This is boxing, of course, so all start times are a theoretical concept, but Dazn are usally pretty good at getting their fights to start roughly around when they say they will. Saudi Arabia is about the worst place on Earth to put a fight if you want people in the UK, US, Europe and Asia to be able watch it, so they’ll be starting at half past midnight local time. Good job, really, because it’s meant to be 37 degrees in Jeddah, so it’ll be a cool and breezy 33 in the middle of the night. That should be fun for the fighters. If you’re an early riser in Australia, then Filip Hrgovic is fighting Chinese heavyweight Zhang Zhilei beforehand and that’ll probably be quite good as well, so get yourself settled early. The rest of the undercard isn’t much to write home about, if I’m being honest: Ben Whittaker, who went very well at the Olympics for GB, is early on the bill but it’s unlikely that this will be any test for him at all as it’s just his second pro fight. Callum Smith, one of the best UK boxing talents and a former world champ, also appears, but again: the other bloke isn’t much of a draw. There’s also a pro debut for someone called Money Kicks, which you have to respect. I don’t know who they are, but what a name. How can I watch Usyk v Joshua in Australia?You’re lucky if you live in Australia. Public support for proper boxing – not blown out former footballers lying to you – is quite low, meaning that they don’t bother to charge megabucks to watch these fights. It’s DAZN for us, which you can pick up for just $13.99 a month, or, if you prefer, $13.99 total to watch this fight if you immediately cancel. It’s a great deal and no mistake. The Sky Box Office for this fight in the UK is close to $50, though apparently the Saudis are broadcasting it into Ukraine for free. Who is going to win Joshua v Usyk 2?There’s two schools of thought here. On one hand, those who saw the first fight will tell you that Usyk is a much better boxer, only getting better at heavyweight and Joshua is a plodding bodybuilder who was shown up quite badly. Undoubtedly, this was true in the first encounter. It does ignore the fairly obvious point that Joshua fought very, very badly in the meeting in London, deciding inexplicably to try and box the boxer rather than remind the former cruiserweight that he used to be a cruiserweight. If AJ tries to outbox Usyk, he’ll lose again and probably worse than last time. If, however, his new brains trust of Angel Fernandez and Robert Garcia decide to lean into the fairly obvious height and weight advantage, Joshua can certainly win. After all, it’s heavyweight boxing and AJ is a natural, very big heavyweight. Usyk is likely to come in a lot heavier than last time, but he’ll still be smaller than Joshua.
Rrrrrready to rrrrrrumble once more? Anthony Joshua will be hoping to regain his heavyweight crown this weekend as he takes on Ukranian hero Oleksandr Usyk for an unmissable rematch in Jeddah. Billed as the Rage on the Red Sea, this second encounter between the two fighters was originally scheduled for May but the ongoing conflict in Usyk’s homeland put that plan on hold until now. Not sure where and when to tune in? That's where we can help, with this guide to watching a Usyk vs Joshua 2 live stream wherever you are. Watch Usyk vs Joshua 2 : time and live streams Date: Saturday, August 20 Venue: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Joshua vs Usyk ring walk time (approx): 12.30am AST local / 10.30pm BST / 5.30pm ET / 2.30pm PT / 7.30pm AEST / 9.30pm NZST Free live stream: Megogo (opens in new tab) / YouTube (opens in new tab) UK live stream: Sky Sports Box Office (opens in new tab) Global live stream: watch on DAZN in 170+ countries (opens in new tab) Watch anywhere: try our No. 1 rated VPN 100% risk-free (opens in new tab) Usyk's WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles will all be on the line, while The Ring heavyweight title is also up for grabs after Tyson Fury vacated the belt in the wake of his recent retirement decision. Joshua will have to put in a much improved performance to win back the titles he lost last year, with the former Olympic gold medalist acknowledging he made a catalog of mistakes in his last match up against Usyk, from his preparation for the fight to his tactics on the night. The intervening time between the last fight has meanwhile seen Usyk return to his home country to join the fight in the war against Russia, with the 35-year-old given special dispensation by the Ukrainian military to prepare for this much-anticipated rematch. Follow our guide below to catch this unmissable fight - here's how to watch Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2 online and get a boxing live stream, no matter where you are in the world.
Is there a FREE Usyk vs Joshua 2 live stream?Endeavouring to bring a source of joy and pride to the people of Ukraine, the rematch between Usyk and Joshua will be free-to-watch on a number of platforms after Saudi Arabia organisers chose to gift the television rights to the Ukrainian fighter. The fight will be available to live stream on Ukrainian public TV channel Suspilne, streaming service Megogo (opens in new tab), and on Oleksandr Usyk's own YouTube channel (opens in new tab). For those who would prefer commentary in English, you'll be able to simultaneously tune into talkSPORT (opens in new tab), which is available across the globe, including in Ukraine. It's worth noting if you're outside of Ukraine currently, you'll face geo-restrictions on Usyk's YouTube channel and Megogo. However, as we explain below, you can use a VPN (opens in new tab) to access the Usyk vs Joshua 2 live stream as if you were there. How to watch Usyk vs Joshua 2 if you're away from your countryWith options to choose in on YouTube or DAZN covering the fight almost everywhere, if you're abroad right now you'll discover that your coverage is geo-blocked. The only alternative that we know is to use a VPN to dial in to a country that is showing the fight. The software is perfect for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location - and all through a safe, encrypted connection. Here's how to get started. Use a VPN to live stream Usyk vs Joshua 2 anywhere Remember, there are loads of benefits to using a VPN beyond just helping you regain access to streaming services and content from abroad. One of the biggest is security: by using encrypted tunnels, the best VPN give you a robust first-line of defense against cybercriminals and government snooping. This makes everyday tasks like online shopping and banking much safer, and many people choose to use one for that reason alone. Watch Usyk vs Joshua 2: UK fight time and live streamsUsyk vs Joshua global live streams: watch on DAZN worldwideNot in a country that has DAZN? Residents of the country who find themselves abroad for the fight should find they can access their domestic DAZN subscription just like they would at home - wherever you are in the world, all you need is the help of a good VPN (opens in new tab). It's worth noting though that if you're looking to subscribe to DAZN for the first time you may find the service manages to effectively block certain VPNs at the point of creating an account. But if you've already got an account, a VPN should work wherever you are to help you regain access to pre-existing subscriptions.
What is DAZN?Pronounced 'Da Zone', DAZN is a sports-centric streaming service that launched in 2016 and is now available in over 200 countries all around the world including the US, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Its offering varies by region, but as an idea, it owns the rights to the Premier League, Champions League, NFL, cricket, snooker, rugby union and more in Canada - one of its original and biggest markets. It's also seeking to challenge the pay-per-view boxing hierarchy, and is scoring an increasing number of coups, with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez vs Gennadiy Golovkin 3 and Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn among the many big pull fights on its schedule. The price of DAZN also varies depending on where you are in the world but is generally competitive. Plus, it works with pretty much any modern device imaginable, including: iOS, Android, PS4, PS5, Xbox One X and S, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, and smart TVs. Who is Oleksandr Usyk?Oleksandr Usyk is the only fighter in history to unify all four cruiserweight world titles, which he vacated in 2019 in order to step up to the heavyweight division. The 35-year-old southpaw is undefeated in his professional career, winning all 19 of his fights, with 13 via knockout. Usyk is a defence-first fighter, capable of absorbing shots and out-boxing opponents in short, fast bursts. While it remains to be seen how his enforced lay off thanks to the war in Ukraine has affected him, Usyk will likely feel confident of defeating Joshua, with this rematch taking place on neutral soil. Who is Anthony Joshua?Anthony Joshua is a former heavyweight champion and one of boxing's biggest stars, with the 32-year-old having held the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO belts. The Watford-born fighter beat Andy Ruiz Jr. in their rematch in 2019, after losing the titles to him in June of that year. Having reclaimed his crown, Joshua then suffered defeat to Usyk in their first fight at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September last year. AJ has fought professionally 26 times, winning 24 of those and losing once. That 22 of his 24 victories (92%) came by knockout demonstrates his power, and with Joshua having bulked up for this rematch, his favoured right hand could be even more devastating. Usyk vs Joshua 2: What happened last timeThe last encounter between these two boxing giants saw Usyk crowned WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight world champion after a stunning unanimous points win in front of 65,000 fight fans inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last September. The clash proved a perfect showcase for the Ukrainian's ringcraft, despite Joshua's huge physical advantage. Usyk's commanding performance left the homecoming hero looking dispirited long before the final bell, with Joshua close to being stopped toward the fight's conclusion. Usyk vs Joshua: Tale of the tapeNicknames: AJ vs The Cat Age: 32 vs 35 Stance: Orthodox vs Southpaw Height: 6 foot 6 inches vs 6 foot 3 inches Reach: 82 inches vs 78 inches Fights: 26 vs 19 Wins: 24 vs 19 Losses: 2 vs 0 Draws: 0 vs 0 KOs: 22 vs 19 Usyk vs Joshua 2 undercard for Saturday's fightThe Usyk vs Joshua rematch headlines a packed bill in Jeddah, with a succession of intriguing match-ups that will set the stage for the main event. Much-fancied Croatian heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic will finally take on China’s unbeaten Zhilei Zhang. The clash was originally scheduled to take place on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez’s defeat to Dmitry Bivol in May, but Hrgovic was forced to pull out following the death of his father. Liverpool's Callum Smith will meanwhile meet France’s Mathieu Bauderlique in a battle to become the WBC mandatory challenger at light-heavyweight.
Kevin Lynch is a London-born, Dublin-based writer and journalist. The author of Steve Jobs: A Biographic Portrait, Kevin is a regular feature writer for a number of tech sites and the former Technology Editor for the Daily Mirror. He has also served as editor of GuinnessWorldRecords.com (opens in new tab) and has been a member of the judging panel for the BAFTA British Academy Video Game Awards. Alongside reviewing the latest AV gear, smartphones and computers, Kevin also specialises in music tech and can often be found putting the latest DAWs, MIDI controllers and guitar modellers through their paces. Born within the sound of Bow Bells, Kevin is also a lifelong West Ham fan for his troubles. How can I watch Usyk Joshua in Australia?Watch it on DAZN
Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk meet in a huge clash for the unified world heavyweight championship.
How can I watch the Joshua fight in Australia?Watch Anthony Joshua Live Stream | DAZN AU.
What channels are showing Usyk vs. Joshua 2?Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK, and DAZN in the rest of the world.
How can I watch Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2?The Usyk vs Joshua rematch takes place on August 20 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Sports streaming services Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN have the rights to air the Joshua vs Usyk fight night.
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