Oleksandr Usyk, born on January 17, 1987, is a Ukrainian professional boxer renowned for his success in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. He achieved undisputed cruiserweight champion status in 2018 by holding the WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring titles simultaneously. Known for his exceptional footwork, technique, and boxing IQ, Usyk transitioned to heavyweight and continued his winning streak. In 2021, he gained further acclaim by defeating Anthony Joshua to capture the unified WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles.
Usyk’s most recent notable victory came on May 18, 2024, when he faced Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This highly anticipated match was for the undisputed heavyweight championship, and Usyk emerged victorious by split decision. The official scores were 115-112, 114-113, and 114-113 in favor of Usyk, making him the unified heavyweight champion by holding the WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles. This win solidified Usyk’s legacy as one of the best fighters in modern boxing history.