Oleksandr Usyk: Biography, record, fights and more

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: 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 knocks Daniel Dubois down a second time to finally finish the fight and retain his belts.

• Oleksandr Usyk survives scare, stops Daniel Dubois to retain titles

• Oleksandr Usyk to defend world titles against Daniel Dubois

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