New York – Undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will attend the 100th Annual Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) Awards Dinner on Wednesday evening, April 30 in New York City.
Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) confirmed his dominance in the heavyweight division when he defeated Tyson Fury for the second time on December 21. Since then, many have speculated about what will be next for the unified heavyweight champion.
Current heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has had some impressive showings in recent years. With a knockout win over Anthony Joshua, Dubois was able to retain his IBF World Heavyweight title in September 2024.
Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois are reportedly closing in on a deal for a rematch for the Ring Magazine and undisputed heavyweight titles, set for July 12 at Wembley Stadium in London, according to sources from The Ring.
WBO president Gustavo Olivieri confirmed that a petition has been submitted to set up a fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois, with both camps aiming for a summer showdown.
Daniel Dubois has been highly vocal about wanting a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, but there was another former cruiserweight who also posed the Brit a host of problems.
Future meetings with Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk are uncertain as Joseph Parker has stated that he is no longer interested in fighting either of them.
Pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk has been a force to be reckoned with for years. Although the Ukrainian truly broke into the mainstream when Usyk beat Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua, he has been nothing short of impressive since his debut in 2013.
A former UFC title challenger has shot down the idea of seeing a huge crossover fight take place in MMA. In recent times, Jake Paul has made Anthony Joshua his new target after coming incredibly close to securing a fight with Canelo Alvarez.
Oleksandr Usyk’s team has suggested he is open to facing Jake Paul in an MMA bout. Usyk has achieved everything in the sport of boxing following a remarkable 2024.
Undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk is open to fighting Jake Paul, but not for the reason you’d probably think. Oleksandr Usyk and Jake Paul are two of the biggest names in modern boxing, albeit for different reasons.
Oleksandr Usyk has been nothing short of perfect in his professional career. The Ukrainian is one of the few undisputed world champions in the four-belt era, attaining the achievement at both cruiserweight and heavyweight.
On December 21, 2024, Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) confirmed his dominance in the heavyweight division, defeating Tyson Fury once again to retain his WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles.
As the heavyweight division continues to shift, one potential matchup has captured the imagination of boxing fans: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Wladimir Klitschko.
Oleksandr Usyk had the best 2024 in boxing, and here is why. Usyk secured a second victory over Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight titles. This was after he had become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion in May, beating Fury by a split decision in the first fight.
Tim Bradley has shut down suggestions that Oleksandr Usyk is an all-time great. Usyk defeated Fury for the second time to retain his unified heavyweight titles.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury for the second time within a year on Saturday, winning a unanimous decision to hold on to his WBC, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles.
For the second consecutive fight, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury needed the judges' scorecards, as Usyk won a unanimous decision to retain the WBA, WBO and WBC heavyweight championships Saturday in Saudi Arabia.
On December 21, Usyk Fury 2 took place for Oleksandr Usyk’s (22-0, 14 KOs) WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles at the Kingdom Arena. The first fight in May this year saw the Ukrainian beat Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) via a close split decision.
Oleksandr Usyk's team filed a formal request with the Middle East Professional Boxing Commission to mandate Tyson Fury trim his beard prior to Saturday's unified heavyweight championship bout, ESPN reported.
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury do battle in their December 21 rematch, but is the boxing establishment against the Ukrainian? Usyk came out victorious in the first fight via a split decision to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion.
On Saturday, December 21, Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) and Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) will meet once again in their eagerly anticipated rematch at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles.
There has been significant speculation about Oleksandr Usyk potentially returning to the cruiserweight division to face the winner of the WBA/WBO title unification bout between Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez and Chris Billam-Smith.