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Oleksandr Usyk names his next three opponents
The remarkable career of the current heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk is drawing to a close, and boxing fans are eager to learn the identity of the Ukrainian champion’s next…
Hunting Usyk’s belts: are the IBF and WBA ready to dethrone him?
As has been known for weeks now, Oleksandr Usyk has decided to face kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven on May 23 at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Following the Ukrainian…
The WBC Confirms: The World Title Will Be on the Line Between Usyk and Verhoeven
Both the official event poster and the related announcement released to the media had suggested that the WBC World Title would be at stake in the bout between Oleksandr Usyk…
Oleksandr Usyk to face kickboxer Rico Verhoeven in Egypt
Being a boxing journalist in recent weeks has meant being forced, against one’s will, to report one absurd piece of news after another. The latest announcement set to spark debate…
Wilder believes Usyk wants to fight him because he sees him in decline
Deontay Wilder could soon receive an unexpected new world title opportunity. Just when many had written him off, the Bronze Bomber has been publicly called out by the current heavyweight…
Usyk Vacates the WBO Title. Wardley Is World Champion!
Oleksandr Usyk has decided to vacate the WBO Heavyweight World Title. The highly decorated Ukrainian superstar therefore remains in possession of three of the four major belts in modern boxing.…
Usyk will fight until he’s 41. Itauma? Not now, but maybe later…
Change of plans for the unified heavyweight world champion. Oleksandr Usyk had publicly announced, before his latest triumphant bout against Daniel Dubois — which he won by knockout in the…
Lennox Lewis to Itauma: “Better to wait until Usyk retires”
Despite his young age, British prospect Moses Itauma has already convinced many experts that he could become the future ruler of the heavyweight division. However, while some would already like…
Usyk’s dance irritates Parker and raises WBO suspicions
A video showing unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk dancing energetically to music has been making waves in recent days. Nothing wrong with that in principle, but many – including…
Usyk vs Itauma is madness! Or maybe not…
An absurd notion, destined to be quickly dismissed? Or a concrete prospect that the financial power wielded by Turki Alalshikh will turn into reality? As of today, it’s impossible to…