Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Usyk is a boxer from Ukraine. He mainly competes in the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. He has held many titles over the years, including the unified heavyweight championships, The Ring Magazine title and IBO title. He was also the undisputed cruiserweight champion from 2018 to 2019.
Born in Simperofol, Crimean Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union, on January 17, 1987, Oleksandr Usyk initially played football before choosing boxing as a profession. He has been regarded as one of the best Ukrainian boxers of all time. He has represented Ukraine in many international competitions. This includes the 2008 Strandzha Cup in Plovdiv, Bulgaria,, where he won a gold medal in the light-heavyweight division. Next he participated in the 2008 Boxing World Cup in Moscow, Russia in the heavyweight division and won a silver medal. He participated in the 2006 European Amateur Boxing Championship in Plovdiv, Bulgaria in the middleweight division and won a bronze medal and the 2008 European Amateur Boxing Championship in Liverpool, England in the light-heavyweight division and won a gold medal.
Oleksandr Usyk also participated in the 2009 World Championships in Milan, Italy, in the heavyweight division and won a bronze medal. During the 2011 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, he competed in the heavyweight division and won a gold medal. Finally, he also competed in the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England, in the heavyweight division and won a gold medal.
Usyk is currently on an undefeated streak, having won all 21 of his fights, out of which he won 14 by knockout. He is set to clash with Tyson Fury in a hsitoric showdown at Kingdom Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 18, 2024.
Oleksandr Usyk Height
Oleksandr Usyk is 6’3” (191cm) in height. He has a reach of 78 inches.
How much does Oleksandr Usyk weigh?
Oleksandr Usyk weighs 220 lbs (100 kg). He currently competes in the heavyweight division
Oleksandr Usyk's Best Fights
Oleksandr Usyk is known to be one of the best Ukrainian boxers who has not lost a single fight yet. Here is a look at some of the best fights in his career so far.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Krzysztof Glowacki
This fight took place on September 17, 2016, in Ergo Arena, Gdansk, Poland. Usyk defeated Glowacki by unanimous decision in Round 12. He also became the WBO Cruiserweight Champion. He was 10-0 at the time.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Thabiso Mchunu
Usyk and Mchunu faced off at The Forum, Inglewood, California, United States, on December 17, 2016. Usyk defeated Mchunu via TKO in 1 minute, 53 seconds of Round 9. He also successfully retained his WBO Cruiserweight title. He was 11-0 at the time.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Marco Huck
These two squared off against each other at the Max-Schmeling Halle, Berlin, Germany, on September 9, 2017. It was the World Boxing Super Series: Cruiserweight quarter-final. Usyk beat Huck via TKO in 2 minutes, 12 seconds of Round 10, thereby successfully retaining his WBO Cruiserweight title. His record was 13-0.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Mairis Briedis
This fight happened on January 27, 2018 at the Arena Riga, Riga, Latvia. It was the World Boxing Super Series: Cruiserweight semi-final. Usyk defeated Briedis by majority decision in Round 12. He became the WBC Cruiserweight Champion and retained his WBO Cruiserweight titles. He now stands at 14-0.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Murat Gassiev
Usyk took on Gassiev at the Olympic Stadium, Moscow, Russia, on July 21, 2018. It was the World Boxing Super Series: Cruiserweight final. Usyk beat Gassiev by unanimous decision in Round 12. He became the WBA (Super), IBF and vacant Ring Cruiserweight Champion. He also retained his WBO and WBC Cruiserweight titles. He was then 15-0.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua
These two faced each other at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. Usyk defeated Joshua via unanimous decision in Round 12. He became the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO Heavyweight Champion. His record was 19-0.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua
The two of them faced each other again on August 20, 2022, in King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Once again, Usyk beat Joshua by split decision in Round 12. He became The Ring Heavyweight Champion. At the same time, he also retained WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO Heavyweight titles. He stood at 20-0 back then.
Last updated on May 15, 2024
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A. Oleksandr Usyk’s age is 37 years.
A. Oleksandr Usyk is from Ukraine.
A. Oleksandr Usyk’s reach is 78 in (198 cm).
A. Oleksandr Usyk is undefeated with a record of 21-0.
A. Oleksandr Usyk’s next opponent is Tyson Fury.
