#Alexander Usik

At the Acapulco convention, the WBC named Jai Opetaia as the mandatory challenger for David Benavidez, blocking negotiations for a mega-fight with Oleksandr Usyk. The American will not be able to return to such discussions until autumn.

British heavyweight Daniel Dubois, following a knockout win over Fabio Wardley, announced his desire for a trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk, asserting that he is now a different boxer.

The British outlet talkSPORT updated its ranking of the best super heavyweights: 39-year-old Oleksandr Usyk topped the list, while Tyson Fury dropped to sixth due to gaps and inconsistency.

Sergey Lapin, director of Usik's team, reported that the Ukrainian is planning his next fight against Deontay Wilder in the US in March 2027. The bout is being considered as potentially a farewell fight.

Alexander Usyk revealed his wife's main condition before he ends his career: do not gain weight. The champion admitted that for the sake of perfect form and his love for dancing, he practices strict fasting days. 💪🥊

Alexander Usyk has officially declined to participate in the presidential elections in Ukraine but is confident that his rating is higher than the 5.9% shown in polls. 🥊🇺🇦 Previously, the boxer stated that he is ready to work for the state only in the position of head of the country.

Aleksandr Usyk revealed who he will support in the 2026 World Cup final: after Portugal's elimination, he switched his support to Spain 🇪🇸. The boxer named his idols from Ramos to Yamal and rated the performance of "La Roja" at the highest level 🥊⚽️.

The IBF has officially removed Oleksandr Usyk from the heavyweight rankings following his voluntary relinquishment of the title. 🥊 The Ukrainian is now absent from the top 15, with Frank Sanchez taking the lead. Karen Chukhadzhan remains the sole Ukrainian representative in the rankings. 🇺🇦📉