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Anthony Joshua of the UK fights Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk on August 20 2022 at 10:30pm British time. That's 12.30am AST, 5.30pm ET, 2.30pm PT, 7.30pm AEST and 9.30pm NZST. Phew. All times are approximate, because boxing. If you want to know how to watch it and how to stream it from anywhere – including for free – read on.
This fight is actually Joshua vs Usyk 2. Anthony Joshua pretty much had his ass handed to him in the first fight and a rematch was inevitable. Taking place in Jeddah, the rematch has been billed, slightly feebly, as the 'Rage on the Red Sea', presumably because someone vetoed both 'the Rowdy in Saudi' and 'the Beast in the Middle East'. The first match saw a unanimous points win for Usyk on Joshua's home turf – or Tottenham Hotspurs' football ground to be more precise. Since a fight in Ukraine is out of the question for the same reason as it is for the Eurovision Song Contest, it's been shifted to neutral ground.
Usyk displayed superior ring craft in his first match-up with Joshua. His hair game is also well out in front, as you can see
It seems likely that the undefeated Usyk will retain his titles – WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO in this case – but given that Joshua is about 9 feet taller than him and looking more buff than ever, there is always the chance of an upset.
Losing this fight would not really diminish Joshua's legacy. He's a sprightly 32 and has held the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO versions of the world heavyweight crown during his illustrious career. Having said that, it would also be a massive legacy enhancer for Joshua to win this fight. Bouncing back to become a heavyweight world champ for the third time would put him in a select group that includes Muhammed Ali and Lennox Lewis. With Tyson Fury having seemingly retired (again), AJ could win this then bow out himself, since the obvious next challenger, and the match-up all British boxing fans would really like to see (Fury) is now out of the picture. At least unless Fury changes his mind again in October, which we isn't something we would ever rule out. Very mercurial, that guy.
Anyway, never mind all that. Do you want to know how to live stream the Joshua Usyk fight – in some cases for free – no matter where you are in the world? You can watch it on broadcast or cable TV if you are old school, or stream it from a choice of providers. If you're out of the country and can't access your preferred domestic broadcaster, you can use a VPN to bypass geo-restrictions (opens in new tab) – although please note that boxing matches are a bit more nailed down when it comes to this than your average sporting event.
The Joshua fight is on Saturday August 20. The nearest thing we have to a fight start time is the anticipated ring walk time which is approximately 10.30pm BST, 5.30pm ET, 2.30pm PT, 7.30pm AEST and 9.30pm NZST.
In an act of solidarity with Ukrainian fight fans, and that beleaguered nation as a whole, it has been agreed that the fight will be free to view on Usyk's YouTube channel. The fight will also be available to live stream free on Ukraine's public TV station Suspilne (opens in new tab) and the streaming service Megogo (opens in new tab) . However the obvious place to watch is on Oleksandr Usyk's own YouTube channel (opens in new tab) .
Possibly if you don't speak the language, you might not want the commentary in Ukrainian. Fear not, radio station and streaming service talkSPORT (opens in new tab) is available online and for free and will be serving up audio-only commentary in English – or at least something quite like it.
There is a good chance that you'll face geo-restrictions if you try to access Usyk's YouTube channel from outside Ukraine. Fear not: you can use a VPN (opens in new tab) to access the free Usyk vs Joshua 2 live stream from anywhere.
Whether you're watching on YouTube, Sky or DAZN, if you're abroad right now your coverage will be 'geo-blocked'. However as noted above, you can use a VPN to dial in to a country that is showing the fight.
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You can buy the Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2 fight for £26.95 exclusively via Sky Sports Box Office (opens in new tab) . It can be watched via your Sky box but not on the Now app, due to the pay-per-view nature of the fight.
Coverage of the undercard – part of which can be seen on Now, whoop-dee-doo – starts at 6pm BST. The main event start time will depend on how the undercard progresses and what mood everyone is in, but Usyk and Joshua should be doing their ring walks somewhere at least vaguely in the ballpark of 10.30pm.
You may not have heard of DAZN, but it has the rights to show the Joshua Usyk fight all over the world, including the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and 160+ other nations (opens in new tab) . But not the UK or, for obvious reasons, Ukraine.
Important: it seems that if you are not in one of the countries where DAZN is streaming, you will not be able to sign up to watch the fight, even if you use a VPN – clever boys. However if you live somewhere DAZN is showing the fight and wish to become a new subscriber, all is well. And if you are an existing subscriber in one of the countries where DAZN is streaming but abroad right now, you can use a VPN to access your account as if at home. Got that? Good.
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The following punch-punch men will be strutting their stuff before Usyk and AJ get down to it, fighting for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles. The running order is from earliest to latest and yes, that first guy really is called 'MoneyKicks', apparently.
Rrrrrready to rrrrrrumble once more? Anthony Joshua will be hoping to regain his heavyweight crown this weekend as he takes on Ukranian hero Oleksandr Usyk for an unmissable rematch in Jeddah. Billed as the Rage on the Red Sea, this second encounter between the two fighters was originally scheduled for May but the ongoing conflict in Usyk’s homeland put that plan on hold until now. Not sure where and when to tune in? That's where we can help, with this guide to watching a Usyk vs Joshua 2 live stream wherever you are.
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Joshua vs Usyk ring walk time (approx): 12.30am AST local / 10.30pm BST / 5.30pm ET / 2.30pm PT / 7.30pm AEST / 9.30pm NZST
Free live stream: YouTube (opens in new tab)
UK live stream: Sky Sports Box Office (opens in new tab)
Global live stream: watch on DAZN in 170+ countries (opens in new tab)
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Usyk's WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles will all be on the line, while The Ring heavyweight title is also up for grabs after Tyson Fury vacated the belt in the wake of his recent retirement decision.
Joshua will have to put in a much improved performance to win back the titles he lost last year, with the former Olympic gold medalist acknowledging he made a catalog of mistakes in his last match up against Usyk, from his preparation for the fight to his tactics on the night.
The intervening time between the last fight has meanwhile seen Usyk return to his home country to join the fight in the war against Russia, with the 35-year-old given special dispensation by the Ukrainian military to prepare for this much-anticipated rematch.
Follow our guide below to catch this unmissable fight - here's how to watch Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2 online and get a boxing live stream, no matter where you are in the world.
Endeavouring to bring a source of joy and pride to the people of Ukraine, the rematch between Usyk and Joshua will be free-to-watch on a number of platforms after Saudi Arabia organisers chose to gift the television rights to the Ukrainian fighter.
The fight will be available to live stream on Ukrainian public TV channel Suspilne, streaming service Megogo, and on Oleksandr Usyk's own YouTube channel (opens in new tab) .
For those who would prefer commentary in English, you'll be able to simultaneously tune into talkSPORT (opens in new tab) , which is available across the globe, including in Ukraine.
It's worth noting if you're outside of Ukraine currently, you'll face geo-restrictions on Usyk's YouTube channel. However, as we explain below, you can use a VPN (opens in new tab) to access the Usyk vs Joshua 2 live stream as if you were there.
With options to choose in on YouTube or DAZN covering the fight almost everywhere, if you're abroad right now you'll discover that your coverage is geo-blocked. The only alternative that we know is to use a VPN to dial in to a country that is showing the fight.
The software is perfect for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location - and all through a safe, encrypted connection. Here's how to get started.
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You can buy the Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2 fight for £26.95 exclusively via Sky Sports Box Office (opens in new tab) .
Watch either via your Sky account, or you can watch on your computer, mobile, tablet and various TV streamers.
Coverage of the undercard starts at 6pm BST. The exact start time for the main event will depend on how the undercard progresses through the evening, but we'd expect Usyk and Joshua to make their ring walks at around 10.30pm.
Streaming service DAZN (opens in new tab) has the rights to show the Usyk vs Joshua fight all over the world, including the US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand and 160+ others (full list here (opens in new tab) ).
UK and Ireland are obviously not included on the list, and nor is Ukraine, France, Netherlands and a selection of other African and Asian states.
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New Zealand Usyk and Joshua ring walks 9.30am (approx) Sign up for $14.99 a month (opens in new tab)
Not in a country that has DAZN? Residents of the country who find themselves abroad for the fight should find they can access their domestic DAZN subscription just like they would at home - wherever you are in the world, all you need is the help of a good VPN (opens in new tab) .
It's worth noting though that if you're looking to subscribe to DAZN for the first time you may find the service manages to effectively block certain VPNs at the point of creating an account.
But if you've already got an account, a VPN should work wherever you are to help you regain access to pre-existing subscriptions.
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Oleksandr Usyk is the only fighter in history to unify all four cruiserweight world titles, which he vacated in 2019 in order to step up to the heavyweight division.
The 35-year-old southpaw is undefeated in his professional career, winning all 19 of his fights, with 13 via knockout.
Usyk is a defence-first fighter, capable of absorbing shots and out-boxing opponents in short, fast bursts.
While it remains to be seen how his enforced lay off thanks to the war in Ukraine has affected him, Usyk will likely feel confident of defeating Joshua, with this rematch taking place on neutral soil.
Anthony Joshua is a former heavyweight champion and one of boxing's biggest stars, with the 32-year-old having held the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO belts.
The Watford-born fighter beat Andy Ruiz Jr. in their rematch in 2019, after losing the titles to him in June of that year.
Having reclaimed his crown, Joshua then suffered defeat to Usyk in their first fight at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September last year.
AJ has fought professionally 26 times, winning 24 of those and losing once.
That 22 of his 24 victories (92%) came by knockout demonstrates his power, and with Joshua having bulked up for this rematch, his favoured right hand could be even more devastating.
The last encounter between these two boxing giants saw Usyk crowned WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight world champion after a stunning unanimous points win in front of 65,000 fight fans inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last September.
The clash proved a perfect showcase for the Ukrainian's ringcraft, despite Joshua's huge physical advantage.
Usyk's commanding performance left the homecoming hero looking dispirited long before the final bell, with Joshua close to being stopped toward the fight's conclusion.
Nicknames: AJ vs The Cat
Stance: Orthodox vs Southpaw
Height: 6 foot 6 inches vs 6 foot 3 inches
Reach: 82 inches vs 78 inches
The Usyk vs Joshua rematch headlines a packed bill in Jeddah, with a succession of intriguing match-ups that will set the stage for the main event.
Much-fancied Croatian heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic will finally take on China’s unbeaten Zhilei Zhang. The clash was originally scheduled to take place on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez’s defeat to Dmitry Bivol in May, but Hrgovic was forced to pull out following the death of his father.
Liverpool's Callum Smith will meanwhile meet France’s Mathieu Bauderlique in a battle to become the WBC mandatory challenger at light-heavyweight.
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