Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 – times and TV channels

Oleksandr Usyk met Anthony Joshua for the first time on 25 September 2021, which resulted in a unanimous decision defeat for Joshua, losing the WBA (Super), WBO and IBF titles to Usyk. But the two are getting back in the ring after nearly a year, with the fight rescheduled from May.

This fight is being billed as the Rage on the Red Sea and is on Saturday, August 20.

It will be held in the indoor arena at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The undercard action is set to begin from 3pm UK time, with a number of preliminary bouts for those in attendance before radio and TV coverage begins.

Ring walks are expected around 10.30pm with promoters Matchroom confirming the estimated main event start time is 10:54pm in the UK, which is gone midnight local time.

Where to watch Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 – TV Channels.

The Joshua v Usyk 2 fight will be shown in the UK on Sky Sports Box Office with their broadcast starting from 6pm.

For those in Ukraine , Usyk gained the rights from the Saudi organisers to stream the Joshua v Usyk rematch for free. Usyk is said to have asked to buy the rights for those in his home country, but the organisers gave him the rights for free..

In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions, then live coverage for Joshua v Usyk 2 will be available on MBC’s streaming platform www.shahid.net under the sports package of Shahid VIP.

For the rest of the world (ie everywhere excluding the UK, Ireland, MENA and Ukraine) the rights for Joshua v Usyk 2 are with internet streaming service DAZN.

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: Undercard
Subject to change

MAIN EVENT: Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk – for WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles (12 rounds)
Filip Hrgovic vs Zhilei Zhang – final eliminator for IBF heavyweight world title (12 rounds)
Callum Smith vs Mathieu Bauderlique – final eliminator for WBC super-middleweight world title (12 rounds)
Badou Jack vs Richard Rivera – cruiserweight contest (10 rounds)
Ziyad Almaayouf vs Jose Alatorre – super-lightweight contest (4 rounds)
Ramla Ali vs Crystal Garcia Nova – super-bantamweight contest (8 rounds)
Andrew Tabiti vs James Wilson – heavyweight contest (8 rounds)
Ben Whittaker vs Peter Nosic – light-heavyweight contest (6 rounds)
Daniel Lapin vs Jozef Jurko – heavyweight contest (8 rounds)
Bader Alsamreen vs Fuad Tarverdi – super-lightweight contest (6 rounds)
MoneyKicks vs Traycho Georgiev – welterweight contest (4 rounds)

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: Promo

About Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2

The rematch between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk will be one of the most anticipated fights in boxing, as Joshua seeks to reclaim his WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles. After losing to Usyk in their first encounter, Joshua will come into the second fight with renewed focus, aiming to adjust his strategy and regain his place at the top of the division.

Joshua will likely focus on using his size, power, and reach to keep Usyk at a distance, learning from the mistakes of their previous bout. He will need to avoid being outboxed by the quick and technically gifted Usyk, who outmaneuvered him in the first fight with superior footwork, speed, and ring IQ. Joshua’s training will likely emphasize aggression, stronger defenses, and improved stamina, key factors to counter Usyk’s relentless style.

On the other hand, Usyk will aim to replicate his success by staying agile, keeping Joshua off-balance, and exploiting any defensive weaknesses. The fight will be a tactical battle between Joshua’s power and Usyk’s technique.

The result of this rematch will be pivotal for both fighters’ careers, with Joshua seeking redemption and Usyk looking to solidify his legacy as one of the top heavyweights in the world.