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Exclusive: Deontay Wilder warned of queue for Usyk title shot

April 19, 2024

Deontay Wilder has to get in the queue, says Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter, even with a rejuvenating victory over Zhilei Zhang on June 1. Speaking to WBN, Alexander Krassyuk stated Wilder will not be guaranteed a… Exclusive: Deontay Wilder warned of queue for Usyk title shot

Exclusive: Tyson Fury ‘presser was a farewell, he can’t beat Usyk!’

April 16, 2024

Oleksandr Usyk promoter Alexander Krassyuk reacted to Tyson Fury’s recent press conference in an exclusive interview with World Boxing News. Krassyuk watched as Fury addressed the media in London, joking around and predicting he could… Exclusive: Tyson Fury ‘presser was a farewell, he can’t beat Usyk!’

Usyk ranked #1 at heavyweight but 33 P4P, Tyson Fury at 46

April 9, 2024

Oleksandr Usyk is ranked number one in the heavyweight rankings on BoxRec but languishes at 33 on the Pound for Pound list. The BoxRec rankings are based on a points system, but it seems that… Usyk ranked #1 at heavyweight but 33 P4P, Tyson Fury at 46

Exclusive: Usyk promoter discusses AJ/Fury vs Ngannou, Hearn

March 22, 2024

Alexander Krassyuk has spoken to World Boxing News regarding the difference between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s performances against Francis Ngannou. Joshua blasted out the former UFC heavyweight champion in two rounds on March 8… Exclusive: Usyk promoter discusses AJ/Fury vs Ngannou, Hearn

Exclusive: Usyk promoter confirms ongoing doubts over Fury fight

March 20, 2024

Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter, Alexander Krassyuk, has admitted to WBN his ongoing doubts over an undisputed clash with Tyson Fury. Those worries come from a continued delay from Fury over the event taking place, which Krassyuk… Exclusive: Usyk promoter confirms ongoing doubts over Fury fight

Exclusive: Joshua will not get undisputed shot if Usyk beats Fury

March 19, 2024

The prospect of Oleksandr Usyk facing Anthony Joshua in a third fight is not realistic, the champ’s promoter, Alex Krassyuk, has informed World Boxing News. Following a statement by World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman… Exclusive: Joshua will not get undisputed shot if Usyk beats Fury

The welterweight champion who defeated Oleksandr Usyk

February 21, 2024

Oleksander Usyk once lost to a future welterweight champion when the heavyweight ruler competed in the amateurs. The formidable Ukrainian went down to a defeat, one of only a few handfuls in his career, against… The welterweight champion who defeated Oleksandr Usyk

Usyk faces forced IBF heavyweight defense amid ‘strip Furys’ calls

February 3, 2024

Oleksandr Usyk is set to be forced into fighting heavyweight rival Filip Hrgovic as the IBF circles the Ukrainian with potential threats to take away the title. Hrgovic was ordered to fight for the interim… Usyk faces forced IBF heavyweight defense amid ‘strip Furys’ calls

Oleksandr Usyk primed to rule in most mediocre heavyweight era

January 29, 2024

Fans thought the heavyweight era of Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko was the most we could endure. However, the more this last decade plays out, the more boxing will be thankful to have them right now.… Oleksandr Usyk primed to rule in most mediocre heavyweight era

Usyk tells Lennox Lewis ‘I cried’ when you KO’d Mike Tyson

January 24, 2024

Lennox Lewis made heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk cry when he defeated Mike Tyson two decades ago. Usyk made the admission as he spent some time in the presence of Lewis before the Ukrainian heavyweight aims… Usyk tells Lennox Lewis ‘I cried’ when you KO’d Mike Tyson

Oleksandr Usyk signs sparring partners through Ready to Fight app

December 19, 2023

Unified heavyweight champion and divisional number one Oleksandr Usyk has had a solid response to his open callout for sparring partners. His upcoming fight against Tyson Fury is not only the first heavyweight undisputed clash… Oleksandr Usyk signs sparring partners through Ready to Fight app

Usyk trains for Tyson Fury to Mike Tyson song from ‘The Hangover’

December 4, 2023

Oleksandr Usyk gave a training update for his clash with Tyson Fury as the Ukrainian master used a Mike Tyson song for motivation. Usyk trains to Mike Tyson’s song The unified heavyweight ruler posted himself… Usyk trains for Tyson Fury to Mike Tyson song from ‘The Hangover’

Fury vs Usyk: ‘Ring of Fire’ fight set for Saudi Arabia on Feb 17

November 16, 2023

Fury vs Usyk is finally confirmed. Boxing’s two heavyweight world champions will finally meet to crown the world’s undisputed champion. WBC and lineal ruler Tyson ‘The Gypsy King’ Fury will fight WBO, IBF, and WBA… Fury vs Usyk: ‘Ring of Fire’ fight set for Saudi Arabia on Feb 17

Usyk admits ‘incredible’ Deontay Wilder ‘sends you flying’

November 3, 2023

Oleksandr Usyk believes Deontay Wilder remains the equalizer of the division after admitting his ferocious power deserves respect. The unified heavyweight champion had his say on a potential clash between former opponent Anthony Joshua and… Usyk admits ‘incredible’ Deontay Wilder ‘sends you flying’

Court ruling reveals Dubois should never have gotten Usyk shot

September 8, 2023

A court ruling involving the World Boxing Association has revealed Daniel Dubois should never have been given a shot at the heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Dubois was allowed an opportunity at Usyk due to being… Court ruling reveals Dubois should never have gotten Usyk shot

Oleksandr Usyk title defense confirmed for UK Pay Per View

July 6, 2023

Oleksandr Usyk will defend his world heavyweight titles on United Kingdom Pay Per View, proving his pulling power remains intact in the country. Usyk and his team have capitalized on his two clashes with Anthony… Oleksandr Usyk title defense confirmed for UK Pay Per View