Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: Fans fume over massive PPV price

Boxing fans are quite understandably furious with the PPV price set by Sky Sports’ Box Office for Anthony Joshua’s rematch against Oleksandr Usyk on August 20.

The two are set to do battle once again in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia next month with the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles at stake.

Despite a staggering £100million deal that was signed with streaming stalwarts DAZN being put in place, it was reported that Sky Sports had won rights to show the fight on Box Office for £25m.

When Usyk first met AJ at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September of last year, the price for fans to purchase the event was set at £24.95.

However, they have increased the price for the rematch by another £2 to make it the highest PPV price in British boxing history.

Fans wasted no time in taking to Twitter to criticise the whopping amount they have to pay for what is being called the Rage on the Red Sea, with The Sun compiling some of the reactions.

In response to Sky’s announcement, one user tweeted: “Won’t be watching it for that price though… Streaming it is… it was a joke at £19.99 but we paid it, but £26.95? No chance.”

‼️The Sky Sports UK PPV price for the Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua rematch on Aug 20th will be £26.95.

Another chimed in with: “No wonder people will stream it on fire sticks and what not. £27 is becoming a joke now.

“It won’t be long before Amazon and DAZN take it all with Sky and BT’s ridiculous pricing.”

A third added: “27 quid for a fight… Wow!!”

This fan also provided a touch of sarcasm: “Cheers for putting the price up!”

Meanwhile one said: “£27 and they wonder why people stream illegally.”

Another added: “I’ve watched most of Joshua’s fights so far and paid but I am skipping this one.”Failing to keep his