Oleksandr Usyk News
Oleksandr Usyk calls for Alex Pereira to be his retirement fight: "Why not?"
Cole Shelton - February 13, 2025
Oleksandr Usyk says he has two fights left in his career, and he wants his retirement bout to be against UFC champion Alex Pereira. Usyk is the former undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight champion and is the third male boxer to become a two-weight undisputed champion in the “four-belt era. However, at age 38, his career is winding down and Usyk says he has two fights left, and wants his final fight to be against Pereira.
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk reveals he has only two fights left until retirement: "Just two"
Josh Evanoff - February 12, 2025
Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk won’t be fighting for much longer. ‘The Cat’ is fresh off his return to the boxing ring in December against Tyson Fury. Last May, Oleksandr Usyk dropped ‘The Gpysy King’ en route to a split-decision victory to become the first man since Lennox Lewis to unify the heavyweight titles. In their rematch, the Ukrainian again earned a win over the Brit by decision.
Alex Pereira shows interest in crossover boxing match with heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk: "McGregor did it"
Josh Evanoff - January 30, 2025
UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira wants to face Oleksandr Usyk in the boxing ring. ‘Poatan’ has been out of action since a title defense against Khalil Rountree in October. In the main event of UFC 307, Alex Pereira scored a brutal fourth-round knockout win to retain the gold. A few months removed from that stoppage victory, the Brazilian is slated to return to the cage opposite Magomed Ankalaev in March.
Don't expect Oleksandr Usyk back in boxing ring anytime soon following second win over Tyson Fury
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 31, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk will be taking a break after scoring two of the biggest wins of his pro boxing career. Usyk had a banner year in 2024. Back in May, he handed Fury the first loss of his career, scoring a split decision victory. In December, the Ukrainian champion was able to get the better of “The Gyspy King” once again, and it was unanimous this time.
WATCH | Dejected Tyson Fury slams judges backstage following second loss to Oleksandr Usyk
Josh Evanoff - December 23, 2024
Backstage footage of Tyson Fury after losing to Oleksandr Usyk has been released. ‘The Gypsy King’ is fresh off his rematch with ‘The Cat’ over the weekend in Saudi Arabia. Their first bout in May was a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender, which saw several swings of momentum. However, after a round nine knockdown, Oleksandr Usyk never looked back. After 12 rounds of action, he handed Tyson Fury his first career defeat in the boxing ring.
Eddie Hearn scored rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury a draw, still praises judges
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 23, 2024
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn believes Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 was too close to call. Usyk and Fury ran things back inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. Usyk scored a split decision win in his first meeting with “The Gypsy King.” The rematch was also competitive and went the distance, and this time Usyk took the unanimous decision victory.
Oleksandr Usyk brutally roasts Tyson Fury's promoter following second win over 'The Gypsy King'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 22, 2024
Following his rematch with Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk slammed “The Gypsy King’s” promoter. Usyk and Fury collided a second time this past Saturday. Heavyweight gold and bragging rights were at stake in the rematch. In their first encounter earlier this year, Usyk got the nod via split decision. This time, the undefeated Ukrainian star nabbed the unanimous decision win.
Tyson Fury thinks he's 2-0 against Oleksandr Usyk following rematch: 'I'll always believe it 'til the day I die'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 22, 2024
Tyson Fury believes the history books should say he defeated Oleksandr Usyk twice, not the other way around. Fury stepped inside the boxing ring for a second showdown with Usyk this past Saturday. The two fought inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In their first meeting, Usyk scored a narrow split decision victory over “The Gypsy King” to hand him the first loss of his pro boxing career.
Francis Ngannou offers prediction for Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: "He has collected a lot of data from the last fight"
Josh Evanoff - December 20, 2024
Francis Ngannou has weighed in on the massive boxing rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. This Saturday night in Saudi Arabia, ‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ will collide. Back for the first time since their May outing which saw Oleksandr Usyk earn a split-decision, they will clash once again. Ahead of the rematch, Tyson Fury has promised a knockout win. It’s a fight that Francis Ngannou has a keen eye on.
WATCH | Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury have 10-minute staredown ahead of heavyweight rematch
Josh Evanoff - December 19, 2024
Earlier today, heavyweight boxing stars Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury had a long, long staredown. ‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gpysy King’ are set to meet this Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. The bout will be a rematch of their ‘Fight of the Year’ contender in May, where the two went back and forth for 12 rounds. Ultimately, it was Oleksandr Usyk who emerged with a split-decision win, handing Tyson Fury his first career defeat.
Oleksandr Usyk reacts to Tyson Fury's decision to not speak to family ahead of rematch: "I speak with my wife everyday"
Josh Evanoff - December 18, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are taking different approaches in preparation for their massive boxing rematch. ‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ are set to meet this Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. The bout will be the second time facing off, the last meeting in May saw Oleksandr Usyk defeat Tyson Fury by split decision after 12 rounds. In the process, the Ukrainian made history as the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 2000.
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 to feature "AI-powered judge" for massive heavyweight title rematch
Josh Evanoff - December 17, 2024
The heavyweight boxing rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will feature a fourth judge on fight night. ‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ are set to meet Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. There, the two will meet for the first time since their ‘Fight of The Year’ contender in May. That night saw Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury go back and forth for the first eight rounds before the Ukrainian scored a pivotal knockdown in the ninth.
Oleksandr Usyk issues statement after being detained by police at airport in Poland
Cole Shelton - September 17, 2024
Boxing heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has issued a statement after he was detained by police at Krakow airport in Poland on Tuesday. Usyk was traveling to attend the Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois fight this weekend. While he was at the airport, he was detained by police for questioning. A video surfaced of Usyk being spoken to by police.
Oleksandr Usyk open to trilogy with Anthony Joshua after Tyson Fury rematch: "I have no right to deny him"
Josh Evanoff - August 9, 2024
Undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk is down for a third fight against Anthony Joshua. ‘The Cat’ is fresh off his long-awaited meeting against Tyson Fury this spring. Facing off in Saudi Arabia, Oleksandr Usyk handed ‘The Gypsy King’ his first career defeat by split decision. In the process, the Ukrainian became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis. ‘The Lion’ accomplished that feat 25 years before Usyk vs. Fury.
Oleksandr Usyk’s coach won’t rule out MMA “wildcard option” after he retires Tyson Fury in rematch
Harry Kettle - July 16, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk’s coach has refused to rule out a mixed martial arts “wildcard” option if he defeats Tyson Fury again. Earlier this year, Oleksandr Usyk was able to overcome Tyson Fury in their undisputed heavyweight boxing showdown. It was an incredible contest full of many twists and turns, but in the end, it was Usyk who managed to get his hand raised in victory.
Tyson Fury admits he probably “had too much fun” in title fight with Oleksandr Usyk: “It was probably too easy”
Harry Kettle - June 21, 2024
Tyson Fury has admitted that he may have had too much fun in his heavyweight title showdown with Oleksandr Usyk. It’s been a month or so now since Tyson Fury lost to Oleksandr Usyk. Ever since then, many have been wondering what’s next for ‘The Gypsy King’. We’ve seen reports of him in some disarray, but in a general sense, fans want to know when he’ll be back in the squared circle.
REPORT | Oleksandr Usyk added to the cast of 'The Smashing Machine' starring The Rock
Josh Evanoff - May 23, 2024
Fresh off his victory over Tyson Fury in the boxing ring, Oleksandr Usyk will be taking his talents to the big screen. ‘The Cat’ is fresh off his return to Saudi Arabia over the weekend. There, Oleksandr Usyk met Lineal and WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. The two boxers battled to crown the division’s first undisputed champion in two decades, and it was a fight for the ages. After 12 rounds of action, Usyk earned a split-decision victory.
Oleksandr Usyk could lose undisputed heavyweight champion status before Tyson Fury rematch: “These are all managerial and promotion decisions”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 22, 2024
The status of the IBF heavyweight championship has left fight fans puzzled following Oleksandr Usyk’s win over Tyson Fury, and the sanctioning body’s president has shared some details. Usyk and Fury shared the ring inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. The two had a thrilling 12-round championship fight. Usyk turned the tide in the ninth round by scoring a knockdown. He took over from that point and earned a split decision victory to become the new unified heavyweight champion of boxing.