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Oleksandr Usyk’s 12-Word Message to Anthony Joshua Before Tyson Fury Fight

Anthony Joshua has revealed the advice that Oleksandr Usyk has given him ahead of his showdown against Tyson Fury next month. The British heavyweight rivals

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Eddie Hearn Reveals Anthony Joshua’s Post-Tyson Fury Plan

Anthony Joshua already knows who he wants after Tyson Fury. Joshua faces Fury on Dec. 11 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Speaking on BetOnline’s Politely Raw, Eddie Hearn said Joshua is eyeing revenge on Daniel Dubois next.

Boxing News / GiveMeSport / November 5

Oleksandr Usyk Names the Hardest Puncher in Boxing Today

Oleksandr Usyk has named the fighter he believes possesses the greatest punching power in boxing today. The Ukrainian is a two-division undisputed world

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 3

Usyk's Benavidez Pursuit Proves His Thirst For Legacy

Oleksandr Usyk is returning to cruiserweight to chase history one more time. The two-time undisputed heavyweight champion revealed this week that he will drop back down to 200 pounds to face undefeated David Benavidez for a world title, The Ring reports.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 3

Usyk Confirms Benavidez Fight After Vacating Titles

Oleksandr Usyk plans to return at cruiserweight next year to face David Benavidez after vacating his heavyweight titles, the former undisputed champion told DAZN during Saturday's Canelo Alvarez-Christian Mbilli broadcast.

Boxing News / GiveMeSport / November 2

Oleksandr Usyk is Refusing to Fight at Heavyweight Again - Here's Why

Oleksandr Usyk has revealed that he doesn't intend to fight at heavyweight again. The Ukrainian hero, one of the greatest boxers in history, is a former two-time unified champion of the division and has never tasted defeat as a professional.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 1

Opetaia, Nyika facing potential battle for right to face Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk has earned a tongue-in-cheek invite to resume his cruiserweight career in Gatton after the boxing great's plan to return to the division set him on a path for David Nyika.

Boxing News / ESPN / October 31

Usyk eyes Benavidez mega-fight at cruiserweight

Two-time undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has turned the tables on the notion his career is wining down by calling for a clash with David Benavidez.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Oleksandr Usyk Plots a Final Drop to 200 Pounds for a Title Showdown With David Benavidez

Oleksandr Usyk, the former undisputed heavyweight boxing champion, reportedly plans to return to cruiserweight in 2027 for a two-fight farewell. His manager, Sergey Lapin, told Casinostugan that Usyk will first pursue a vacant world title before targeting David Benavidez for undisputed cruiserweight glory.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Fight Night Is Finally Coming Back — And Its Biggest Rival Just Issued a Challenge

EA Sports’ long-awaited return to boxing video games has already caught the attention of its biggest competitor, and the response suggests a friendly rivalry could be brewing.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 19

David Benavidez Names Oleksandr Usyk Among 3 Major Targets for New Three-Fight Deal

In an era where undefeated fighters treat their records with fragility, David Benavidez wants to test himself. Benavidez sits in one of boxing's most enviable positions.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / October 19

David Benavidez Highlights His Next Three-Fight Contract Ft. Usyk, Beterbiev Parting Ways With Canelo Bout

While Canelo Alvarez struggles to return to championship status, David Benavidez has set his sights beyond belts, pursuing legacy-defining fights even if that means moving to an entirely new weight class.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 15

Oleksandr Usyk Reportedly Targeting Two Blockbuster Opponents for His 'Last Dance'

Oleksandr Usyk is widely considered the best heavyweight of his generation. In a world of titles flying between camps, truly long, dominant reigns are a rarity in boxing.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 28

Miller Dismisses Gassiev As Email Champion

Jarrell Miller has dismissed WBA heavyweight champion Murat Gassiev as an email champion and said he expects an easy night when they eventually fight. Miller, ranked No.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 25

Fury Calls Joshua A Stepping Stone To Usyk Trilogy

Tyson Fury has dismissed his upcoming fight with Anthony Joshua as nothing more than a route back to Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King told ESPN that the long-awaited domestic clash serves primarily as preparation for a trilogy with the Ukrainian, who holds two wins over Fury from their 2024 encounters.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 12

Fury Calls Out Usyk After Joshua Venue Stalemate

Tyson Fury says he is hunting for a new opponent and has challenged Oleksandr Usyk after alleging Anthony Joshua is backing out of their contracted November heavyweight bout.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Tyson Fury Confirms Fight with Anthony Joshua Is Off, Challenges Oleksandr Usyk for November

Tyson Fury has thrown the heavyweight division into chaos by claiming his long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua is off and that he is now pursuing a trilogy fight with Oleksandr Usyk.

Boxing News / MMA Weekly / September 8

Oleksandr Usyk responds to Tyson Fury call out

With his hopes of facing Anthony Joshua in critical condition, Tyson Fury has turned his attention to Joshua’s new training partner, Oleksandr Usyk. The Ukrainian cemented himself as the greatest heavyweight of his generation after taking Fury’s undefeated record with back-to-back wins in 2024.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 4

Usyk calls belt vacation 'well-considered' as he eyes next move

Oleksandr Usyk says his decision to vacate his heavyweight titles was deliberate and will create new opportunities. The former unified champion spoke publicly about his future for the first time since stepping away from the division.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 29

Gaslighting, Belts, And Power: The Sulaiman–Usyk Flashpoint Exposes Boxing’s Broken System

Gaslighting, belts, and billions—boxing’s power struggle has rarely been more openly on display, and WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman is once again at the center of it.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / June 29

Oleksandr Usyk Reportedly Eyeing Deontay Wilder for Final Fight in the United States

Oleksandr Usyk may have already identified the opponent for the final chapter of his legendary boxing career. Just one day after announcing he was vacating the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight world titles while retaining The Ring championship.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / June 28

Oleksandr Usyk Vacates Heavyweight Titles, Announces Final Chapter of Legendary Career

One of boxing’s greatest champions is officially stepping aside—but not stepping away. Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk announced Friday that

Boxing News / HITC / May 25

How Usyk vs Verhoeven referee justified controversial stoppage to Peter Fury

Rico Verhoeven was expected to struggle badly against Oleksandr Usyk, but the heavyweight kickboxing great turned the fight into a far tighter contest than many predicted.

Boxing News / HITC / May 24

How Usyk vs Verhoeven put UFC Freedom 250 under pressure before White House card

Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven delivered more than a dramatic fight last Saturday at the Pyramids of Giza. The setting gave boxing a spectacular visual stage, with the historic backdrop adding scale to an already talked-about crossover event.

Boxing News / KO on SI / May 24

Official Usyk vs Verhoeven Scorecards May Be Even Worse Than the Referee Stoppage

Oleksandr Usyk has officially defended the WBC heavyweight title with a TKO win over Rico Verhoeven in a fight that nobody is pleased with. While Usyk scored a clear knockdown late in the 11th round, many were unhappy with the way the fight ended just seconds later, criticizing referee Mark Lyson for the abrupt stoppage.

Boxing News / Total Pro Sports / May 24

Oleksandr Usyk Reveals the Toll of Ukraine War Pressure Post Rico Verhoeven Win

Oleksandr Usyk’s victory over Rico Verhoeven was supposed to be another celebration of his greatness inside the ring. Instead, the Ukrainian heavyweight left fans talking about something far deeper than punches or scorecards.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / May 23

Oleksandr Usyk Stops Rico Verhoeven In Egypt To Retain Heavyweight Crown

Oleksandr Usyk added another historic victory to his legendary résumé Saturday night, stopping kickboxing icon Rico Verhoeven in the 11th round in front of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.