Oleksandr Usyk: Biography, record, fights and more

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Oleksandr Usyk, of , is the undisputed heavyweight world champion. Usyk is also a former cruiserweight undisputed champion and 2012 Olympics gold medalist. He won the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles with a decision victory over Anthony Joshua in September 2021 and has defended the belts twice, including in an August 2022 rematch with Joshua. He unified all four belts with a split-decision win over on May 18. Usyk has also notable victories over and Derek Chisora at heavyweight, and against Tony Bellew, Mairis Briedis, and Murat Gassiev at cruiserweight.

Next fight: TBA

Record: 23-0, 14 KOs
DOB: Jan. 17, 1987
Age: 37
Stance: Southpaw
Reach: 78 inches
Height: 6-foot-3

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Source: espn.com