- Oleksandr Usyk is a former Olympic Gold Medalist and the former undisputed cruiserweight world champion.
- Usyk is coming off a split decision win over Tyson Fury in May 2024.
- Usyk will face Tyson Fury in a world title rematch on December 21.
Oleksandr Usyk is fresh from his undisputed heavyweight title triumph against Tyson Fury, where he won a split decision against the British boxing superstar. It was the 22nd career victory for the Ukrainian, who now resides in Oxford, California.
OLEKSANDR USYK HAS BEAT TYSON FURY AND IS UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! ๐ฑ๐#FuryUsyk | #RingOfFire | #RiyadhSeason | @Turki_alalshikh | @usykaa pic.twitter.com/EKBSzJhGxn
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 18, 2024
His immaculate record of 22 wins, including 14 TKO/KOs, has made Usyk a household name in BetMGM’s online sportsbook as a favorite boxer to place a bet on boxing odds. But when will he return inside the ring? And who will he face next?
When Is Oleksandr Usyk’s Next Fight?
Usyk’s next opponent is Fury, as they signed a rematch clause before their first match. This clause means they would meet again inside the ring regardless of who wins that match.
CONFIRMED! The rematch between Fury & Usyk will take place on December 21 in Saudi Arabia ๐จ pic.twitter.com/7kltgePeb6
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) May 29, 2024
Their second encounter is scheduled for December 21, and the venue will likely be the same as their first battle in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Oleksandr Usyk Boxing Record and Titles
- Boxing record: 22-0
- Wins by TKO/KO: 14
- Wins by decision: 8
- Number of world titles won: 8
- World titles won: WBO World Cruiserweight Title, WBC World Cruiserweight Title, IBF World Cruiserweight Title, WBA World Cruiserweight Title, IBF World Heavyweight Title, WBA World Heavyweight Title, IBO World Heavyweight Title and WBI World Heavyweight Title.
- Number of title defenses: 8
Oleksandr Usyk Notable Wins
Oleksandr Usyk has incredible wins over Krzysztof Glowacki, Thabiso Mchunu, Michael Hunter, Marco Huck, Mairis Briedis, Murat Gassiev, Tony Bellew, Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua (twice), Daniel Dubois, and Fury.
Oleksandr Usyk Boxing Earnings
Oleksandr Usyk’s total career boxing earnings have skyrocketed throughout the years, and currently, he has earned an estimated $150 million in his 22-fight career.
His biggest single fight payout came during his rematch with Anthony Joshua in August 2022, where reports have stated that he and Joshua split the $150 million purse to bag $75 million of his own.
Oleksandr Usyk Trainer, Coach and Cornermen
Oleksandr Usyk is currently trained by Anatoly Lomachenko, the father of another Ukrainian boxing superstar, Vasiliy Lomachenko. Before the older Lomachenko spearheaded Usyk’s training, he worked with James Ali Bashir and Yuriy Tkachenko.
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