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How did Anthony Joshua lose the WBC belt?
This is the second time in the last three years that the heavyweight division has been denied an undisputed bout, as Joshua lost his titles by technical knockout to Andy Ruiz Jr. in June 2019, delaying a potential clash with Wilder.
When did Anthony Joshua lose his title?
He lost for the first time in June 2019, in a shocking stoppage loss to Andy Ruiz Jr, but won the rematch six months later. The big difference now is that, unlike the ill-disciplined and poorly conditioned Ruiz Jr, Usyk has the skill and the resolve to hold on to his new titles for a much more sustained period.
Has Anthony Joshua held the WBC?
Joshua won the World Boxing Organization title in March of 2018 over Joseph Parker and got it back after his rematch with Ruiz.
Did Anthony Joshua vacate a belt?
Eddie Hearn has admitted that Anthony Joshua will vacate his WBO title if a deal can’t be made to take on mandatory challenger, Oleksandr Usyk. That decision left Joshua without a summer opponent and negotiations with Usyk have been ongoing ever since.
What does vacate mean in boxing?
The World Boxing Organization is the youngest sanctioning body of the four major titles. For Joshua, the WBO mandatory hasn’t been fulfilled. If he has to vacate the belt, the top two contenders would compete for the vacant championship.
When did Joshua fight last?
In his last fight, he defeated Andy Ruiz Jr on 7th December 2019 by unanimous decision in their IBF World Heavyweight, WBA Super World Heavyweight and WBO World Heavyweight championship fight at Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
Who holds the WBC heavyweight title?
Heavyweight champion as recognized by the World Boxing Council. The maximum weight for this division is unlimited (200+ lbs, 90.9+ kg, 14 stone 4 lbs+)….WBC Heavyweight Champion.
| No. | 30 |
|---|---|
| Champion | Tyson Fury |
| Reign Began | 2020 Feb 22 |
| Reign Ended | Present |
| Defenses | 1 |
Did Anthony Joshua win back his title?
A no-nonsense decision victory put Joshua’s star career back on track. Ruiz acknowledged too much revelry after his previous win and not enough preparation for the rematch.
What title is Fury?
‘The Gypsy King’ has two straps under his wing- the WBC heavyweight title and the Ring heavyweight title. He won this strap in 2020, but it wasn’t his maiden world title win.
What is the WBC belt?
The World Boxing Council (WBC) commemorative belts, on May 5 and September 16, were created as a special trophy, awarded to the winner of great fights held around these two Mexican festivals, regardless of nationality. This concept was created in 2017, and each year a Mexican culture is selected to create these belts.