Oleksandr Usyk, of Ukraine, is the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight world champion. Usyk is also a former cruiserweight undisputed champion and 2012 Olympics gold medalist. He won the heavyweight titles with a decision victory over Anthony Joshua in September 2021 and has defended the belts twice, including in an August 2022 rematch with Joshua. Aside from the two wins against Joshua, Usyk has notable victories over Daniel Dubois and Derek Chisora at heavyweight, and against Tony Bellew, Mairis Briedis, and Murat Gassiev at cruiserweight.
Next fight: TBA 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 bests Anthony Joshua by split decision, calls out Tyson Fury
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Boxing lost its biggest fight in Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua but gained a star in Oleksandr Usyk
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A new champion: Reactions to Oleksandr Usyk’s victory against Anthony Joshua
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Oleksandr Usyk stuns Anthony Joshua to win WBA, IBF, WBO world heavyweight titles
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