Fighter Profile:
Oleksandr Usyk

Nickname: The Cat
Nationality: Ukrainian
Age: 39
Weight Class: Cruiserweight / Heavyweight
Height: 1.91m (6ft 3in)
Reach: 198cm (78in)
Stance: Southpaw
Professional Debut: 2013
Pro Rounds: 206

Record:

• Wins: 24

• Wins by KO: 15

• Losses: 0

• Draws: 0

• KO%: 62.5%

• Stopped: Never

Current Titles & Rankings:

• WBA: Heavyweight Champion

• WBO: Heavyweight Champion

• WBC: Heavyweight Champion

• The Ring Magazine: #1 Ranked Heavyweight

• IBF: Heavyweight Champion

Before he ever stepped into the ring as a professional, Oleksandr Usyk had already laid the foundations for greatness with a glittering amateur career. His crowning achievement came at the London 2012 Olympics, where he claimed gold in the heavyweight division (91kg), showcasing a rare blend of agility, timing, and ring IQ that would become his trademark. That Olympic triumph followed his victory at the 2008 European Championships and the 2009 World Amateur Championships, solidifying his reputation as one of the most technically gifted amateurs of his generation.

Turning professional in 2013, Usyk entered the cruiserweight division with a clear mission: total domination. In just his tenth fight, he captured the WBO Cruiserweight Title, defeating Krzysztof Głowacki with a masterclass in movement and control. What followed was an audacious and unprecedented run through the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) between 2017 and 2018—a tournament designed to unify the division. Usyk swept past Marco Huck, Mairis Briedis, and Murat Gassiev, becoming the first fighter in cruiserweight history to unify all four major world titles under the current belt system. He also won the Muhammad Ali Trophy and the prestigious Ring Magazine title, all before his 16th professional bout.

To cap off his cruiserweight reign, Usyk travelled to the UK to face Tony Bellew—a fan favourite and former WBC champion—on British soil. Despite Bellew’s early success, Usyk adjusted and delivered a devastating eighth-round knockout, leaving no doubt that he was the undisputed king of the cruiserweights. With the division conquered, Usyk vacated his belts and set his sights on the ultimate prize: heavyweight glory.

After moving up to heavyweight, Usyk made a seismic impact in 2021 by defeating unified champion Anthony Joshua at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Despite being the smaller man, Usyk’s footwork, head movement, and tactical brilliance left the British powerhouse frustrated and outclassed over 12 rounds. It was a masterclass in movement, and the unanimous decision marked the arrival of a new force in boxing’s most iconic division.

The pair met again 11 months later in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Joshua made adjustments and fought with more intent—but it wasn’t enough. Usyk weathered the pressure, found second wind in the championship rounds, and secured another points victory, solidifying his hold on the WBA, WBO, and IBF titles. The back-to-back wins silenced doubters and elevated Usyk’s status from contender to champion.

If defeating Joshua made Usyk a star, conquering Tyson Fury made him a legend. Their first bout, held in May 2024, was a clash of styles and mindsets—Fury the towering, unpredictable showman; Usyk the calm, calculated technician. After a cagey start, Usyk took control in round nine, landing a brutal combination that forced a standing count. The momentum shift was decisive, and Usyk edged the split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.

They met again that December in an eagerly anticipated rematch. Fury fought with renewed focus, but Usyk’s timing and accuracy once again shone through. In another razor-close contest, the judges returned a unanimous decision in Usyk’s favour—confirming his supremacy and handing Fury his first professional defeat.

On 19 July 2025, Usyk returned to the UK to face Daniel Dubois in a blockbuster rematch at Wembley Stadium. Dubois entered the fight as IBF champion and sought revenge for his controversial defeat in their first meeting two years earlier.

But under the Wembley arch, Usyk delivered one of the most decisive performances of his heavyweight career.

After controlling the early rounds with his trademark footwork and jab, Usyk dropped Dubois with a right hook in the fifth round before finishing the job moments later with a crushing left hand. The knockout victory restored Usyk as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and extended his perfect professional record to 24–0.

With undisputed championships at both cruiserweight and heavyweight, Usyk has achieved something extraordinarily rare in boxing history. His résumé includes victories over multiple world champions including:

• Tyson Fury
• Anthony Joshua
• Daniel Dubois
• Tony Bellew
• Murat Gassiev

Combining elite footwork, relentless stamina, and one of the sharpest boxing IQs of his generation, Usyk is widely regarded as one of the defining fighters of the 21st century.

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