Oleksandr Usyk
Oleksandr Usyk may return to cruiserweight in 2027. First, he plans to fight for the IBF title, followed by a bout with David Benavidez.
Oleksandr Usyk trolled Lionel Messi in Saudi Arabia by performing Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration. The Ukrainian and the Portuguese are friends.
Ihor Surkis dismissed Ihor Kostiuk after the 1–3 defeat to Polissia. Maciej Kędziorek will prepare the team for the matches on October 23.
On the night of October 18, Dubois will face Wardley in a rematch for the WBO heavyweight title. The fight will take place at The O2 arena.
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury traded provocations and calls to hold a third bout. Fury declared his readiness for a "trilogy."
Tyson Fury announced the cancellation of his fight with Anthony Joshua and called on Oleksandr Usyk to have a third bout. The Ukrainian defeated the Briton twice.
The first vice president of "Polissya," Oleksandr Usyk, received a bronze medal for the club's third-place finish in the 2025/2026 UPL season. "Polissya" beat "Kudrivka" 5:1.
Oleksandr Khyzhniak unanimously defeated Argentina's Palacio in Lviv. The Ukrainian won the WBA Gold International belt in his third professional fight.
Oleksandr Usyk admitted that he is on the verge of physical and psychological exhaustion due to constant training. He is ready to end his career after his next bout, but emphasized his responsibility to Ukraine.
Anthony Joshua knocked out Christian Prentga, although he visited the canvas. Ukrainian Oleksandr Khyzhniak knocked out undefeated Frenchman Lenny Patracca in the second round.
Oleksandr Usyk denied rumors about a political career, stating that he will not participate in the presidential elections. The boxer noted that despite the support of 6% of Ukrainians, he does not plan to nominate himself.
Zhytomyr's "Polissya" played a high-scoring draw 3:3 with "Copenhagen" in the second qualifying round of the Conference League. The return match will take place on July 30.
Oleksandr Usyk, along with his team director, visited the Pentagon in Washington.
Agit Kabayel called on Oleksandr Usyk to defend the WBC title or vacate the belt. Previously, the organization officially sanctioned this bout.
Oleksandr Usyk shared a video of himself playing Counter-Strike 2 on the Dust II map. The boxer admitted that he enjoys playing as the terrorists for relaxation.
WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán has ordered Usyk to defend his title against Agit Kabayel. In the event of a refusal, the Ukrainian risks losing his championship belt.
Usyk commented on his victory over Verhoeven and the departure of his coach and manager. He responded to criticism regarding the fight's outcome with a phrase about Akela's miss.
Actor Jason Statham stated that Verhoeven was deprived of the chance to complete the fight against Usyk. He called the Ukrainian one of the greatest fighters in history.
Usyk will face Verhoeven on May 23 in Egypt near the Giza Pyramids. The WBC title and a special pendant worth 40,000 dollars will be at stake.
Daniel Dubois defeated Fabio Wardley by technical knockout in the 11th round to become the WBO champion. The Briton recovered after two knockdowns early in the fight.
Eddie Hearn has confirmed a deal for a bout between the British boxers at the end of the year. Prior to this, Joshua will step into the ring against Cristian Prangi on July 25.
Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven met at a press conference. The fight will take place in May, and the Ukrainian's opponent promises a knockout due to the weight difference.
Promoter Agit Kabayel's Frank Warren demands that the WBC mandate a mandatory title defense for Oleksandr Usyk against his protégé. The promoter is ready to sue the organization.
The club's management appealed to the UAF due to gross errors by the VAR referee in the 19th round match. Experts recognized the referee's decisions as erroneous and decisive.
Boxer Oleksandr Usyk took a leadership position at FC Polissia to develop sports. His first priority will be to implement judicial reform in Ukraine.
British boxer Anthony Joshua plans to return to the ring in the summer after the deaths of two close friends in December. Promoter Eddie Hearn said the boxer would return to training camp in the coming weeks.
Oleksandr Usyk emotionally reacted to the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the 2026 Olympics. Heraskevych refused to comply with the IOC's conditions and compete without his "helmet of memory" featuring images of deceased athletes.
FC Polissya President Gennadiy Butkevych stated that Usyk is easier to deal with than footballers. Oleksandr Usyk debuted for Polissya in a match against Canadian Vancouver, replacing a forward in the 75th minute.
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Tyson Fury officially announced the resumption of his professional career in 2026 after a year-long break caused by defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. This is not the first return for the 37-year-old boxer, who has 34 wins, two losses, and one draw.