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Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk says he is vacating his WBC, WBA and IBF titles to open the division for the next challengers, leaving Daniel Dubois as the sole current titlist (WBO) as he plans a final retirement bout with no opponent or date announced.
Oleksandr Usyk says he is vacating all three heavyweight titles (WBA, IBF, WBC), making the belts available for the next challengers, while he emphasizes he is not retiring and has a final run left in boxing.
Tom Aspinall reacted strongly to the controversial late stoppage in Rico Verhoeven’s boxing showdown with Oleksandr Usyk, calling it a “robbery” and criticizing the referee for stopping after the bell in the 11th round. Verhoeven has said he plans to appeal, while fans and others questioned the decision as Usyk appeared to be ahead on the scorecards at the stoppage.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by 11th-round technical knockout to retain the heavyweight titles, extending his undefeated pro record to 25-0 in Cairo near the Pyramids, and he dedicated the win to Ukraine as the country faced Russian attacks.
Ukrainian heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBA/WBC belts against Dutch kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven in a cross-sport main event at the Pyramids of Giza, with DAZN charging $59.99 for the PPV; prelims start 1 p.m. ET and the main card around 5:48 p.m. ET. Subscriptions offer a 7-day free trial or the Ultimate Tier at $49.99/month for access to this PPV and other fights.
Rico Verhoeven left Glory and chose boxing over UFC, ultimately agreeing to face Oleksandr Usyk after his team explored the crossover. Usyk, undefeated and one of boxing’s top heavyweights, will be Verhoeven’s toughest test in his second pro boxing match. Verhoeven embraces the underdog role and says he’s chasing fresh challenges beyond kickboxing, with the Egyptian bout framed as a chance to prove himself and potentially spark more opportunities.
Moses Itauma dismisses Oleksandr Usyk's opinion and asserts he knows the truth about his own abilities, signaling strong confidence ahead of his next steps.
The WBO has ordered undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to negotiate a fight with mandatory challenger Joseph Parker, following Parker's recent victory and Usyk's unification win. Both parties have 30 days to agree or face purse bid proceedings. Parker, a former WBO champion, has been a strong contender, and this match could be a significant next step in the heavyweight division.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Daniel Dubois by knockout in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium, becoming a three-time undisputed champion, with Usyk landing more accurate punches despite throwing fewer overall, and knocking Dubois down before finishing him with a powerful left hook.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Daniel Dubois by fifth-round knockout at Wembley Stadium to become the undisputed heavyweight champion, unifying multiple titles and solidifying his status as a top pound-for-pound boxer.
Tony Bellew predicts that Oleksandr Usyk will overcome Daniel Dubois in their upcoming fight, possibly suffering a knockdown but ultimately winning between rounds 8 and 12, despite Dubois's high confidence and recent wins. If Dubois wins, he will become the undisputed heavyweight champion at 27, signaling a new era, while Usyk aims to retire on top after potentially securing a double victory over top contenders.
Terence Crawford predicts Oleksandr Usyk's chances of beating Daniel Dubois in their upcoming heavyweight title unification match with a simple endorsement: 'Usyk, hands down.' Crawford, a former undisputed champion in multiple weight classes, comments on the high-stakes fight at Wembley, where Dubois seeks revenge after a previous loss to Usyk.
Tyson Fury has ended his short retirement to announce a trilogy fight against Oleksandr Usyk on April 18, 2026, at Wembley Stadium, following Fury's previous losses and Usyk's undefeated record. The fight is also linked to Fury's participation in the Riyadh Season 2026.
Tyson Fury announced that his third fight against Oleksandr Usyk is scheduled for April 2026 at Wembley Stadium, following their two losses to Usyk in 2024. Fury, who previously retired, is considering a return, with the fight being a potential trilogy. Both fighters are currently focused on other upcoming matches, but a third bout remains a possibility after their recent encounters.
The heavyweight championship rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is scheduled for December 21, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Usyk won their first fight via split decision, becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion and handing Fury his first professional defeat. Both fighters endured a grueling match and are currently under medical suspension. The rematch was initially set for October 12 but has been postponed.