When did Oleksandr Usyk start boxing?

Last Modified Dec 18, 2024 07:02 GMT
Usyk v Fury 2 Press Conference
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The former cruiserweight and current unified heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk has been making noises in the weightclass, ever since he made his divisional debut. Usyk made his inception into the heavyweight division in 2020 where he fought Derek Chisora for the WBO inter-continental heavyweight championship and won the bout via a unanimous decision. Moreover, the Ukrainian boxer currently holds the record of 22 wins and no losses in his career.

Oleksandr Usyk currently holds the WBA(Super), WBC, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight championships to his name. He became the unified heavyweight champion for the first time by defeating the former champion, Anthony Joshua via a unanimous decision on September 25, 2021. Moreover, the heavyweights locked horns again for a rematch in 2022, and Usyk won the bout via a split decision this time. It was for their rematch, that Usyk won the vacant Ring title which was ripped off from Tyson Fury as he failed to declare an opponent to defend the championship by January 31, 2018(deadline set by The Ring).

Oleksandr Usyk's debut

Oleksandr Usyk made his professional debut in 2013 when he was 26 years old. Earlier, Usyk was into football and later transitioned into boxing in 2002, at 15. It took him more than 10 years to turn PRO and within less than a decade, Usyk became a unified champion in the sport twice. Moreover, the 37-year-old boxer is still undefeated in his game.

For his professional debut, Usyk squared off against Felipe Romero on November 9, 2013, at the Palace of Sports in Kyiv, Ukraine. He won the bout via fifth-round TKO.

*Last updated on December 21, 2024.

FAQs on when did Oleksandr Usyk started boxing

A. Starting to train in 2002, Oleksandr Usyk turned professional in 2013, which is more than a decade. 

A. Oleksandr Usyk was 26 years old when he made his professional debut against Felipe Romero on November 9, 2013. 

A. Oleksandr Usyk currently holds the WBA(Super), WBO, WBC, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight championships to his name.

A.  Oleksandr Usyk will face Tyson Fury in his next fight on December 21, 2024. 

A. Usyk made his inception into the heavyweight division in 2020 where he fought Derek Chisora for the WBO inter-continental heavyweight championship and he currently holds the record of 22 wins and no losses in his career so far. 

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