Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Usyk, the Ukrainian boxing sensation born on January 17, 1987, has firmly established himself as a legend in the world of boxing. His illustrious career, spanning multiple weight classes, has garnered him a global fanbase. He has held the unified heavyweight title since 2021 and secured the esteemed Ring magazine title in 2022, solidifying his status as a celebrated figure in the sport.
Usyk's remarkable journey to greatness began in the cruiserweight division, where he achieved the remarkable feat of simultaneously holding all four major world titles, earning him the coveted title of undisputed champion in 2018. Notably, his impressive victory over Anthony Joshua in 2021 placed him in the elite company of boxers who have unified both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, a distinction previously achieved by only Evander Holyfield and David Haye.
Usyk first gained international recognition as an amateur boxer at both the 2011 World Championships and the 2012 Olympics before going professional. Following his professional debut, Usyk quickly rose through the rankings, being honored as Fighter of the Year 2018 by Sports Illustrated, ESPN, The Ring, and the Boxing Writers Association of America, notching multiple world championship titles and being recognized as the world's best active boxer pound-for-pound.
Who is Oleksandr Usyk signed to?
Oleksandr Usyk recently signed a professional football contract with FC Polissya Zhytomyr of the Ukrainian Premier League.
Oleksandr Usyk, currently holding the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles, has officially signed a one-year agreement with Ukrainian football club FC Polissia. After making an appearance during a friendly match last year as a substitute, Usyk formalized his association by signing this contract.
Oleksandr Usyk’s Personal Life
Oleksandr Usyk, the reigning unified WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight champion, is a family man with a wife and three children. They reside in Kyiv, Ukraine. Notably, his wife holds Russian citizenship, and Usyk's first language is Russian.
Usyk is an Orthodox Christian, and after his fight against Anthony Joshua, he expressed his desire to give praise to Jesus Christ and attributed his success to Him.
On February 26, 2022, Usyk made a plea to Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which had commenced on February 24. In the following days, Usyk, along with fellow boxer Vasiliy Lomachenko and Bellator MMA Welterweight Champion Yaroslav Amosov, traveled to Ukraine to join the country's territorial defense forces. However, in late March, Usyk temporarily left Ukraine to focus on training for his rematch with Anthony Joshua.
During preliminary negotiations for a title fight with Tyson Fury, Usyk proposed a 70-30 split of the purse in favor of Fury, with the condition that Fury would make a $1 million donation to Ukraine.
In 2022, Usyk took on the role of co-founder and brand ambassador for the Ready to Fight international blockchain platform. This platform aims to simplify and enhance the process of building a boxing career by creating effective connections among athletes, managers, agents, medical professionals, and other specialized individuals, as well as offering sports services, infrastructure, and engaging with fans.
Last Updated on May 15, 2024
FAQs
A. Oleksandr Usyk is from Ukraine.
A. Oleksandr Usyk holds an undefeated record in boxing of 21 wins and no losses (21-0).
A. Oleksandr Usyk has never lost a fight in professional boxing.
A. Oleksandr Usyk is 37 years old.
A. He signed a contract with Ukrainian football club FC Polissia.
