Anthony Joshua loses Oleksandr Usyk rematch by split decision

Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk touch gloves at the end of their fight (Nick Potts/PA)

Anthony Joshua fell to an agonising split decision defeat against Oleksandr Usyk to leave him facing an uncertain future in the heavyweight division he previously ruled.

Usyk edged a thrilling contest 113-115, 115-113, 116-112 at the King Abdullah Sports Centre Arena in Jeddah to complete a second successive victory over Joshua and retain the WBA, IBF and WBO titles.