Anthony Joshua reflects on defeat to Oleksandr Usyk – Sunday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs around the world continue to share insights into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from August 21st.
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Anthony Joshua reflected on his loss to Oleksandr Usyk and his behavior immediately after the fight.
I wish @usykaa continued success in your quest for greatness. You are a class act champion.
Yesterday I had to go to a dark place mentally to compete for the championship belts! I had two fights, one with Usyk and one with my emotions and both defeated me. pic.twitter.com/onnUAALm3R
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) August 21, 2022
I’ll be the first to admit that I let myself down. I acted out of pure passion and emotion and if it’s not controlled it’s not great.
I love this sport so much and from that point on I’m getting better.
respect
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) August 21, 2022
Promoter Eddie Hearn was proud of Joshua’s performance.
24 laps shared… Respect 🤝 #UsykJoshua2 pic.twitter.com/abtGv6gBtv
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) August 20, 2022
There was a lot of reaction to the fight from some big names.
AJ should be proud of his performance tonight! This is the hardest and most hurt Usyk has ever experienced in his career! He will be back and I believe he will be in big and amazing fights in the near future. The raw emotions on display there show that he is human and hasn’t forgotten his roots! 💙
— Tony Bellew (@TonyBellew) August 20, 2022
Fury vs Usyk please.
— Sonny Bill Williams (@SonnyBWilliams) August 20, 2022
What a performance from both men!!!
— Joe Joyce (@JoeJoyceBoxing) August 20, 2022
Soccer
Becks enjoyed it.
Leeds players celebrated a famous victory over Chelsea.
Enjoy your Sunday 😁 #MOT @LUFC pic.twitter.com/ERLxoOiWbG
— Daniel James (@Daniel_James_97) August 21, 2022
Big weekend?! 𝑩𝑰𝑮 𝑾𝑰𝑵❕My feelings in ➌ Emojis: 🤩🔥🙌🏼 Yours? ⤵️#LEECHE pic.twitter.com/yypFKKKk0Z
– Pascal Struijk (@StruijkPascal) August 21, 2022
Alan Shearer made sure to speak his mind as he celebrated Kieran Trippier’s free-kick in Newcastle’s 3-3 draw with Manchester City.
Oh my f….. word. What a f/k @trippier2 🤣🤣🤣🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️⚫️ #NEWMCI
– Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) August 21, 2022
But Jamie Carragher felt the full-back was lucky to escape a red card.
This trippier tackle will be red in the future. It’s not a leg breaker, but why would a player be able to knock someone out at knee height with no intention of winning the ball? #NEWMCI
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) August 21, 2022
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Leon Edwards became UFC champion.
“LOOK AT HIM NOW!” 🗣#UFC278 #AND NEW pic.twitter.com/45wl5uOtmW
— UFC (@ufc) August 21, 2022
And celebrated in style.
Conor McGregor was impressed.
An amazing scene to witness! Congratulations Leon! A really good, solid and dedicated mixed martial artist! Britain’s 2nd Greatest UFC Champion! Unbelievable! Congratulations, buddy! @ParadigmSports
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 21, 2022
Just like Eric Dier.
LeonEdward!!! 💥 @ufc
— Eric Dier (@ericdier) August 21, 2022