Oleksandr Usyk Next Fight: The Undisputed King Returns This Saturday For Tyson Fury Rematch

In one of boxing’s most entertaining heavyweight fights in recent memory, Oleksandr Usyk handed Tyson Fury his first loss to add the WBC belt and join the WBA, IBF, IBO, WBO, and The Ring straps he already owned. He is the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis.

What Happened: From the gate, Usyk began closing the distance and landing straight punches to the body. However, Fury was able to take control of the fight after managing his distance with jabs and using his uppercut to hold back Usyk’s offense. 

The Ukranian rallied after the midpoint to retake the momentum, nearly finishing Fury in the seventh round. The knockdown played a huge role in his eventual split-decision victory.

The Fallout: With the threat of the IBF stripping Usyk of their belt, he decided to vacate the crown which led to a promotion for interim champ Daniel Dubois. Unfortunately, the rematch with Fury will not be for the undisputed title as a result. However, with Anthony Joshua set to challenge Dubois in September, the stage is setting for a future undisputed championship bout.

The Bottom Line: Both Usyk and Fury have plenty to work with as they strategize for the rematch. If Usyk succeeds again, beyond cementing him as top pound for pound fighter, it could also propel his name among some of the all-time great champions in the sport. A loss would most likely turn the rivalry into a trilogy with similar stakes.

What Makes Oleksandr Usyk So Popular?

Usyk has succeeded at heavyweight despite typically being the smaller man in the ring. Using superior speed, footwork, and the ability to overcome adversity, he has been able to reign among taller and heavier men.

• Oleksandr Usyk record: 22-0 (14 knockouts, 8 decisions)
• Oleksandr Usyk last fight: Split decision win over Tyson Fury in May 2024
• Oleksandr Usyk height: 6’3″
• Oleksandr Usyk became the undisputed cruiserweight champion when he defeated Murat Gassiev in July 2018
• He has earned stoppages in 64% of his wins
• Usyk holds notable wins over Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, Derek Chisora, and Tony Bellew
• Usyk won the gold medal in the 2012 Olympics at heavyweight.
• The 37-year-old briefly fought alongside his countrymen in the ongoing Ukrainian/Russian war.
• In 2023 Usyk signed a one-year contract with FC Polissya Zhytomyr, a team in the Ukrainian Premiere League. He has stated that he wants to play professional soccer after retiring from boxing.

Oleksandr Usyk net worth

The measure of a fighter is often down to the money they’ve made throughout their career. Oleksandr Usyk’s net worth is estimated to be as much $50 million.