Usyk (left) defeated Fury in a heavyweight rematch in December. / Richard Pelham/Getty Images Growing up in rural Ukraine, the son of a pair of converted farm workers, Oleksandr Usyk believed he ...

Oleksandr Usyk continues his remarkable journey as an undefeated professional boxer and is arguably the best heavyweight of the modern era. The Ukrainian currently boasts an impressive ...

Oleksandr Usyk’s special brand of dominance is the type that can leave a vacuum. When you’ve beaten the most formidable competitors in your division, who can provide a compelling challenge?

Oleksandr Usyk is not an all-time great despite wins over Tyson Fury according to ex-world champion Duke McKenzie. The Ukrainian star cemented his name in the record books in 2024 becoming the ...

Oleksandr Usyk solidified his No. 1 spot in the ESPN pound-for-pound men's boxing rankings with a unanimous decision victory over Tyson Fury on Dec. 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a rematch of ...

David Morrell challenges David Benavidez: "I'll knock him out" Oleksandr Usyk's 2024 was spectacular, his perfect year mainly due to his performances, especially in the two fights against Tyson ...

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Growing up in rural Ukraine, the son of a pair of converted farm workers, Oleksandr Usyk believed he was special ... He steered Edgar Berlanga into a mid-seven figure payday against Canelo ...