Anthony Joshua fell short of initiatives in his quest to become a record third time heavyweight boxing champions as Oleksandr Usyk won the the rematch bout in a split decision.

Usyk, who held on to dominate most part of the bout, hitting Joshua as he also avoided Joshua’s big hits.

The first judge had it 115-113 to Joshua, the second 115-113 to Usyk and the third 116-112 to Usyk.

The Ukrainian couldn’t hold his emotions as he bursted into the tears as he was announced the winner.

  Anthony Joshua, WBC, WBF, WBO