Oleksandr Usyk

Russian boxer and Kadyrov ally backs out of potential fight with heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk

Undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev (21–0, 20 KOs) refused to fight with heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk (23–0, 14 KOs), admitting that the Ukrainian is too strong for him in an interview with Fight Hub Youtube channel on Jan. 13.

14 January 2025, 12:45 PM

Usyk urges boxing community to help Ukraine and California fire victims

Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk called on the boxing community to support Ukraine and victims of California wildfires after winning The Ring’s Best Boxer of the Year award.

12 January 2025, 03:35 PM

Scottish boxing coach questions Usyk’s victory over Fury

Billy Nelson, the coach of Congolese boxer Martin Bakole, believes the referees unjustly awarded victory to Oleksandr Usyk in his rematch against Tyson Fury, Boxing Social news website wrote on its YouTube channel on Jan. 6.

8 January 2025, 02:59 PM

Usyk vs. Fury I crowned fight of the year 2024

The first fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury in May secured 'the best bout of 2024' status, renowned publication Boxing Scene wrote on Dec. 31.

31 December 2024, 12:26 PM

Two Ukrainians in top 10 of boxing elite ranking

"The Greatest" American professional boxer Muhammad Ali tops the ranking of the best heavyweight boxers of all time published by the sports media company GiveMeSport on Dec. 23.

24 December 2024, 01:00 PM

World Boxing Council suspends Usyk and Fury for 36 days after intense fight

The Ukrainian boxer confidently defended his championship belts by defeating Tyson Fury for the second time in his career on Dec. 22.

23 December 2024, 04:18 PM

Oleksandr Usyk celebrates victory with symbolic saber tied to Ukrainian resistance

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk raised the so-called “Mazepa’s Saber” over his head after his triumphant victory against Britain’s Tyson Fury. The gesture sparked strong emotions in both Ukraine and Russia, where many had previously supported the Ukrainian boxer. BBC Ukraine journalist Vitaliy Chervonenko explains the symbolism behind this act. NV publishes his material under an information partnership agreement.

23 December 2024, 12:50 PM

Usyk calls Fury 'greedy belly' in pre-fight banter before title rematch

Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk called British boxer Tyson Fury on the day of their rematch, adding a touch of humor to the exchange.

21 December 2024, 01:30 PM

Ukrainian boxing legend featured on stamp ahead of epic fight

The newly released special postage stamp featuring Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk will be available for sale two days before the Dec. 21 epic heavyweight title rematch with Britain's Tyson Fury, Ukrposhta postal service CEO Igor Smelyansky wrote on Facebook on Dec. 12.

12 December 2024, 12:08 PM

Calls grow for Wladimir Klitschko to make ring return

Chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority Turki Alalshikh called on former heavyweight world champion Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko (64-5, 53 KOs) to make a return to the ring, speaking at the WBC conference in Hamburg on Dec. 9.

10 December 2024, 01:36 PM

Legendary Lennox Lewis meets Usyk ahead of Fury rematch – photo

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis visited Oleksandr Usyk’s training camp ahead of the rematch with Tyson Fury, Usyk wrote on Instagram, publishing their photo, on Nov. 27.

28 November 2024, 02:34 PM

Former world champion Mickey Bey claims Artur Beterbiev could stop Oleksandr Usyk

Former world champion Mickey Bey has named Artur Beterbiev as the boxer who can potentially knock out Ukrainian pugilist Oleksandr Usyk, according to a Pro Boxing Fans video published on YouTube on Oct. 7.

10 October 2024, 02:30 PM

Tyson Fury aiming for early victory over Oleksandr Usyk in December rematch

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (34−1−1, 24 КО) has explained why he needs to secure an early victory over Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 КО) in their upcoming rematch on Dec. 21.

5 October 2024, 11:45 AM

Usyk releases reassuring video after detention at Krakow airport

Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk addressed his fans on Instagram after being briefly detained at Krakow airport on Sept. 17.

18 September 2024, 12:23 PM

Usyk detained at Krakow airport, Zelenskyy intervenes, boxer released

Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk was briefly detained at Krakow airport late on Sept. 17 on his way to London to watch Anthony Joshua face Daniel Dubois, and released shortly afterwards in what he described as a "misunderstanding".

18 September 2024, 08:08 AM

Final date for Usyk-Fury rematch confirmed

Saudi Arabia General Directorate of Entertainment head, Turki Alalshikh, confirmed the date for the second fight between the WBA, WBO and WBC world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (22−0, 14 KO) and Tyson Fury (34−1−1, 24 KO).

16 August 2024, 12:48 PM

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk sings 'Chervona Ruta' while rooting for Polissia football club – video

Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk made an appearance in Gliwice, Poland, to support Zhytomyr's Polissia football team in their match against Slovenia's Olimpija (1-2) in Conference League second qualifying round.

2 August 2024, 12:29 PM

Ukraine's Usyk and Zaluzhnyi at London charity for Ukraine's support

WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBO world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk visited London on July 25, where he took part in the Vehicles for Ukraine charity event.

26 July 2024, 02:47 PM

Usyk explains his decision to relinquish IBF championship belt

World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk voluntarily gave up IBF championship belt to allow other fighters the opportunity to claim it, he said in an interview with the YouTube channel Boxing King Media.

26 July 2024, 12:03 PM

Oleksandr Usyk visits children at Kyiv's Okhmatdyt Hospital after Russian attack

World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, who holds titles from the WBA, WBO, WBC, and IBO, recently visited children at Kyiv's Okhmatdyt Hospital, offering emotional support to young patients.

22 July 2024, 02:45 PM

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