Usyk

The rise of Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk was born on January 17, 1987, in Simferopol, Ukraine. He started his career as a professional boxer in 2013, competing in the heavyweight division. He won his first fight against Felipe Romero by TKO in the fifth round. Since then, he has been unbeaten in all 18 fights he has participated in. He won the WBO cruiserweight title in September 2016, the WBC cruiserweight title in January 2018, and the WBA, IBF, and Ring Magazine cruiserweight titles in July 2018, becoming the first cruiserweight in history to hold all the major titles.

Usyk is regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. He has an impressive record of 18 wins in 18 fights with 13 knockouts. Usyk is also known for excellent footwork, powerful punches, and a high ring IQ. His professional career highlights include victories over boxers such as Tony Bellew, Mairis Briedis, and Marco Huck. In his most recently fought heavyweight debut, he defeated Chazz Witherspoon in a seventy-pound fight. Oleksandr Usyk’s next big fight is against Derek Chisora on October 31, 2020, in London, UK. Boxing fans are eagerly waiting to watch this incredible fight of the year.

Conclusion

Oleksandr Usyk has been a consistent force in the boxing ring since his professional debut. He has proven to be one of the best cruiserweights that the sport has ever seen. His remarkable achievements have earned him a rightful place among the greatest boxers of all time. Usyk’s transition from cruiserweight to heavyweight is eagerly watched by boxing lovers around the world. His upcoming fight against Derek Chisora on October 31, 2020, will be a critical test of his skills and how he can perform at heavyweight. Whatever the outcome of the bout, Usyk has already left an indelible mark on the sport of boxing and is sure to continue to add to his glorious career in the years to come.