Oleksandr Usyk: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Oleksandr Usyk has single-handedly ended numerous impressive careers and established himself as one of the greatest boxing talents ever. While he remains at the top of the heavyweight division, the path he travels widens in importance along the way.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 15

Usyk vs Fury 2: Former Champion Gunning for Revenge in the Rematch

Tyson Fury will head into his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21 with revenge on his mind after suffering a humbling defeat in their first meeting.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 15

Fury Couldn’t Spar For The Usyk Fight – ‘It Encouraged Usyk’

Tyson Fury’s coach, Andy Lee, said that his fighter was not able to spar in the build-up to the Oleksandr Usyk fight. Fury suffered a split decision loss as Usyk became the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 8

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury II: Impressive Undercard Revealed

Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) made history on Saturday, May 18, when he defeated Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 8

Fury Eyes An Usyk Trilogy; Hints At Bulking Up For The Rematch

Tyson Fury has talked up a trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk as The Gypsy King hinted at bulking up for their rematch. Fury came out second best in their first fight, losing a split decision.

Boxing News / ESPN / October 6

Fury vows to be in 'destroy mode' against Usyk

Tyson Fury has said he will throw caution to the wind when he faces heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and aim for a knockout victory in their rematch.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 4

Fury Warns Usyk – ‘You’re About To Feel The Wrath’

Tyson Fury warned Oleksandr Usyk that he made a mistake by not knocking him out, stating that he would become a three-time heavyweight champion. Usyk defeated Fury to become the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 3

Jai Opetaia Eyes Legacy and Reveals the Opponent He ‘Would Love to Fight’

On Saturday, October 12, Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs) will meet Dmitry Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs) for the undisputed light heavyweight crown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 3

Jai Opetaia Wants To Fight Oleksandr Usyk As Part Of His Three-Weight Champion Plans

Cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia reveals a fight with Oleksandr Usyk is one of his major ambitions while reiterating his plans to eventually move up to heavyweight.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 2

Usyk Has Mentally Broken Fury – ‘Usyk Will Win By Stoppage

Tyson Fury is no longer the same fighter following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. That is according to Hasim Rahman. Fury lost the first fight via a split decision as Usyk became the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in 1999.

Boxing News / FirstSportz / October 1

‘Christian’ Oleksandr Usyk accused of breaking Bible’s Ten Commandments by Team Daniel Dubois

Daniel Dubois has previously lost to Oleksandr Usyk in 2023. Dubois’ trainer, Don Charles, recently launched a scathing attack on the Ukrainian heavyweight champion.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / September 30

Exclusive: Frank Warren on Dubois’ KO of Joshua, Fury’s Usyk Rematch, and Much More

On Saturday, September 21, Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) comprehensively defeated Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) by fifth-round stoppage at Wembley Stadium to retain the IBF heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 30

Tyson Fury Vows To Knock Out Oleksandr Usyk In The Rematch

Tyson Fury says he is leaving nothing to chance in his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk and has vowed to knock out the unified heavyweight world champion. Fury (34-1-1 24 KO) suffered the first defeat of his professional career on May 18 when he ended up on the wrong side of a split decision to Usyk (22-0-0 14 KO) in their undisputed world title fight.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 29

Fury Says He Will KO Usyk – ‘I’ll Get It Like Wilder 2’

Tyson Fury is confident he will knock out Oleksandr Usyk in their December 21 rematch. Fury lost the first fight via a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion.

Boxing News / FirstSportz / September 26

Watch: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shown the prestigious WBC heavyweight title by national hero Oleksandr Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. There he presented the Ukrainian leader with the WBC heavyweight championship belt. Usyk handed Zelensky the belt as a gift, jokingly referring to his victory over Tyson Fury.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / September 18

Daniel Dubois’ Last Three Opponents: A Closer Look at His Recent Challenges

Daniel Dubois (21-2, 20 KOs) and Anthony Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) will meet at Wembley Stadium on September 21 for the IBF world heavyweight title. The IBF title fight will be the main event of a Riyadh Season card.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 18

Usyk Speaks Out After Being Arrested At Krakow Airport – ‘Thank God’

Oleksandr Usyk has spoken out after he was arrested at Krakow Airport in Poland. The Undisputed Heavyweight Champion was on his way to the UK to watch Anthony Joshua vs.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / September 15

Anthony Joshua Teases Future Showdown with Fury or Usyk for Undisputed Glory

Anthony Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) will face Daniel Dubois (21-2, 20 KOs) for the IBF world heavyweight title on September 21, in the main event of a Riyadh Season card at Wembley Stadium.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / August 31

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury Interesting Rematch: What’s Next?

This year in May 2024, the unification fight occurred where Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by split decision in the 12th round becoming the first fighter in the history of the modern four unified heavyweight title.

Boxing News / Ringside Intel / June 25

Oleksandr Usyk Vacates Title, New Champion To Be Crowned

Oleksandr Usyk has officially vacated the IBF heavyweight boxing championship. Usyk made the announcement on social media. A new champion will be crowned in September when Anthony Joshua battles Daniel Dubois.

Boxing News / FirstSportz / June 1

Eddie Hearn praises ‘mesmerizing movement’ and ‘incredible work rate’ of undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk became the first undisputed champion in heavyweight boxing with a split-decision victory at Reign of Fire against Tyson Fury. One person cage side with a close eye on the fight was Anthony Joshua, who was 0-2 against Usyk.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / May 22

Oleksandr Usyk Will Lose His Belt?

Oleksandr Usyk reign of undisputed heavyweight chanpion of the world is about to come to a abrupt end. The IBF will be stripping him of his belt. By Usyk deciding to opt in for his rematch with Tyson Fury is the reason for him having to vacate the IBF belt.

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18

Oleksandr Usyk taken to hospital after win over Tyson Fury

Oleksandr Usyk was taken to the hospital after his win over Tyson Fury on Saturday due to a suspected serious injury, according to Fury.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / May 18

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury, becomes undisputed champ

Oleksandr Usyk downed Tyson Fury by split decision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. Usyk (22-0-0, 14 KOs) had two judges on his side, earning scores of 114-113 and 115-112, while Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) won over the other judge, 114-113.