The Oleksandr Usyk next fight news is likely a while away. But for “The Cat,” his list of potential contenders to the heavyweight championships he holds are limited.
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Who Will Oleksandr Usyk Next Fight Be Against?
It will be interesting to see who Turki Alalashikh decides will be next for Usyk. He is coming off a second win in 2024 over Tyson Fury, and received a quick call-out from Daniel Dubois immediately following. Dubois, who was given one of his titles by the IBO, is among the short list of challengers for him.
- Dynamite: Dubois made it known he wants Usyk next, but first, he must get past Joseph Parker.
- Parker: On the flip-side, if Parker takes out Dubois, that immediately should move him into contender status vs. Usyk.
- Big Bang: How about a meeting of former Olympic medalist, as Zhang won silver in 2008.
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury recap
Compared to the first encounter in May, Usyk showed his skills in a dominating performance this time around. All three judges ruled in favor of the reigning champions, as he walked away with a large fight purse and his titles.
Effectively using his jab and power strikes, Usyk kept Fury at bay for much of the 12 rounds of action. Fury got the better of him in a few rounds, but that was it. Nobody was dropped this time around, with Usyk closing strong.
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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.
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- Oleksandr Usyk record: 23-0 (14 knockouts, 8 decisions)
- Oleksandr Usyk last fight: unanimous decision win over Tyson Fury in December 2024
- Oleksandr Usyk height: 6-foot-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.
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