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OLEKSANDR USYK

Oleksandr Usyk celebrates with the belts after beating Tyson Fury to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion in May 2024.
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Jun 28, 2026
Heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk gave hope to Ukrainians through boxing triumphs
Usyk has been undisputed world champion at both cruiserweight and heavyweight and boasts an unblemished record of 25 victories ¡ª?including 16 knockouts ¡ª?in as many fights.
Oleksandr Usyk punches Rico Verhoeven during their heavyweight title fight in Giza, Egypt, on Saturday.
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May 24, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk survives scare from Rico Verhoeven to retain heavyweight titles
Until the controversial stoppage, Verhoeven had proved to be more than a tricky competitor and gave Usyk a huge scare.
Oleksandr Usyk (left) and Rico Verhoeven attend a press conference in London on Tuesday.
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Apr 15, 2026
Usyk defends decision to fight kickboxer Verhoeven
Oleksandr Usyk, who has not boxed since ?beating ?Britain¡¯s Daniel Dubois at London¡¯s Wembley ?Stadium last July, will face Rico Verhoeven on May 23 in Egypt.
Oleksandr Usyk celebrates after winning his heavyweight title fight over Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday.
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Jul 20, 2025
Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion
The victory saw Ukraine¡¯s Usyk extend his unbeaten professional record to 24 fights as the WBA, WBC and WBO champion added his British opponent¡¯s IBF belt to his collection.
Oleksandr Usyk celebrates after beating Tyson Fury to retain his world heavyweight titles, on Saturday in Riyadh.
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Dec 22, 2024
Ukraine¡¯s Usyk outpoints Fury to retain world heavyweight crowns
Giving up advantages in height, weight and reach to his much bigger opponent, Usyk fought superbly throughout.
Oleksandr Usyk (left) and Tyson Fury engaged in an 11-minute staredown during a news conference in Riyadh on Thursday.
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Dec 20, 2024
Tyson Fury all business ahead of rematch with Oleksandr Usyk
Usyk beat Fury in a split decision in Saudi Arabia in May to become a four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion.
Anthony Joshua gets knocked down by Daniel Dubois during their IBF heavyweight title bout on Saturday in London.
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Sep 22, 2024
Dubois destroys Joshua to retain IBF world heavyweight crown
The 27-year-old dominated the bout from the start in front of 96,000 passionate fans, dropping the former two-time heavyweight champion multiple times.
Tyson Fury (left) and promoter Frank Warren speak during a news conference after Fury's loss against Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh on Saturday.
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May 19, 2024
Tyson Fury says sympathy for Ukraine played role in loss to Oleksandr Usyk
¡°His country¡¯s at war, and people are siding with the country at war, but make no mistake, I won that fight,¡± Fury said.
Oleksandr Usyk punches Tyson Fury during their fight in Riyadh on Saturday. Usyk won to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.
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May 19, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion
Usyk is the first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly 25 years.
Oleksandr Usyk fights Daniel Dubois during a title fight in Wroclaw, Poland, on Aug. 26, 2023.
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May 18, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk fighting for legacy in bid to unify heavyweight title
Usyk says he is driven by legacy, not money, ahead of his unification fight against Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury (left) and Oleksandr Usyk pose during a news conference in Riyadh on Thursday.
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May 17, 2024
Confident Tyson Fury ready to meet Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed crown
Tyson Fury declared himself ready to face Oleksandr Usyk and said he'd pray for his Ukrainian rival before their undisputed heavyweight clash on Saturday.
Tyson Fury (left) and Oleksandr Usyk will meet for the undisputed heavyweight championship in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 24, 2024.
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Nov 17, 2023
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk to meet for undisputed title
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will meet for the undisputed heavyweight championship in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 24, 2024.
Japan Times
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Jan 31, 2023
Ukraine¡¯s Usyk motivated by boxing and memory of friend lost to war
Usyk said a unification title fight with British fighter Fury could possibly take place ¡®at the end of April.¡¯
Japan Times
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Dec 21, 2022
Heavyweights Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk agree on unification bout
WBC champion Fury defeated Derek Chisora for the third time in his career to retain his title earlier this month, then called out his Ukrainian rival who was watching ringside.
Japan Times
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Dec 13, 2022
Tyson Fury wants to spar with Wayne Rooney ahead of next bout
Manchester United¡¯s record goalscorer, now in charge of Major League Soccer team D.C. United, is a big admirer of compatriot Fury, who welcomed the former player¡¯s involvement.
Japan Times
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Dec 5, 2022
Tyson Fury thinks surgery may be required for right elbow
If Fury has surgery, it could delay a unification showdown with Ukrainian rival Oleksandr Usyk early next year.
Japan Times
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Aug 22, 2022
Oleksandr Usyk¡¯s win leaves boxing with more questions than answers
Usyk and Fury could bring clarity ¡ª and a long-awaited, undisputed championship ¡ª to the heavyweight division, but Fury has claimed that he is retired from boxing.
Japan Times
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Aug 21, 2022
Oleksandr Usyk targets Tyson Fury after win over Anthony Joshua
The pressure was on both former Olympic champions, with one representing a country fighting for its existence after a Russian invasion, while the other was battling for his boxing future.
Japan Times
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Jul 2, 2022
Oleksandr Usyk will be fighting for Ukraine during bout against Anthony Joshua
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said wounded soldiers in a Ukrainian hospital urged him to ¡®fight for the country¡¯ when he meets Anthony Joshua.
Japan Times
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Jun 30, 2022
Anthony Joshua determined to beat Oleksandr Usyk to regain heavyweight titles
¡®I¡¯m not a comedian, I¡¯m not someone who writes speeches. I¡¯m definitely hungry, definitely desperate but at the end of the day how I perform will speak volumes to the masses.¡¯
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
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Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
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