OLEKSANDR USYK’s face “said everything” during Anthony Joshua’s comeback win over Kristian Prenga.
The Watford brawler was as he was knocked down twice.
Anthony Joshua survived two knockdowns to beat Krsitian Prenga Credit: AFP
Usyk reacts to Anthony Joshua win Credit: X @ringmagazine
, 36, was first of the fight as a shock looked on the cards.
He got rocked by a sensational uppercut from the underdog and was knocked down again before the end of the first round.
However, he was able to find his footing in the second round and put a stop to Prenga.
AJ’s old nemesis and now coach Usyk was ringside for the fight, and the nerves could be seen pouring off of him.
After the two-time World Champion completed the turnaround victory the Ukrainian breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Usyk’s face could be seen to release all of the stress he was carrying during the fight.
The moment has gone viral on social media with fans stunned by his reaction.
Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga - all the info
Anthony Joshua has BEATEN Kristian Prenga in his comeback fight
British hero is back and has KNOCKED OUT Kristian Prenga inside TWO rounds.
In a thrilling encounter, AJ was knocked down TWICE in the opening round by the Albanian.
However, he recovered well and delivered a devastating knockout in the next round to secure the win on his return.
With the win, Joshua now sets up the biggest fight in the history of British boxing against at the end of the year.
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One posted: “Face that says everything.”
A second commented: “ breathing a BIG sigh of relief.”
A third wrote: “You can tell he genuinely cares about Joshua.”
A fourth said: “This reaction alone tells you how much he cares about AJ. That is a good man, right there.”
Another added: “Bro resume flashed before his eyes.”
AJ was in the ring for the first time since he survived a Nigeria car crash which claimed the lives of close friends Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele.
After the fight, he paid an to the duo.
He said: “It’s more than punch power. That was spirit, that was Latz, that was Sina, that was the families.
AJ completed the win with a second round knock out Credit: Reuters
“It hurts to even talk about it. It has been tough.”
The victory has also saved the long-awaited Battle of Britain between AJ and .
Fury was not present at the Jeddah Superdome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to watch on.
But AJ still sent him a message as he added: “I’m going to rip his heart out.”
However, for British boxing fans, with the fight due to take place in NEW YORK.
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