Oleksandr Usyk, of Ukraine, is the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight world champ. Usyk is likewise a previous cruiserweight undeniable champ and 2012 Olympics gold medalist. He won the heavyweight titles with a choice triumph over Anthony Joshua in September 2021 and has actually safeguarded the belts two times, consisting of in an August 2022 rematch with Joshua. Aside from the 2 wins against Joshua, Usyk has noteworthy success over Daniel Dubois and Derek Chisora at heavyweight, and against Tony Bellew, Mairis Briedis, and Murat Gassiev at cruiserweight.
Next fight: May 18 vs. Tyson Fury
Record: 21-0, 14 KOs
DOB: Jan. 17, 1987
Age: 36
Stance: Southpaw
Reach: 78 inches
Height: 6-foot-3
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Oleksandr Usyk wins once again; is Tyson Fury next? That’s apparent, however not so simple
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Oleksandr Usyk knocks Daniel Dubois down a 2nd time to lastly complete the fight and maintain his belts.
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Oleksandr Usyk endures scare, stops Daniel Dubois to maintain titles
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Oleksandr Usyk to safeguard world titles against Daniel Dubois
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Anthony Joshua: I’ll have no remorses if Tyson Fury fight does not occur after Oleksandr Usyk legend
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Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk consent to terms on title fight
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Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Oleksandr Usyk surpasses Canelo Alvarez, Tyson Fury; where does Usyk land?
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Oleksandr Usyk bests Anthony Joshua by split choice, calls out Tyson Fury
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Don’t be amazed if Tyson Fury battles Oleksandr Usyk in 2022
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Boxing lost its greatest fight in Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua however acquired a star in Oleksandr Usyk
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A brand-new champ: Reactions to Oleksandr Usyk’s triumph against Anthony Joshua
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Oleksandr Usyk stuns Anthony Joshua to win WBA, IBF, WBO world heavyweight titles
