Last Updated on: 11th March 2023, 12:54 am
Who is Oleksandr Usyk? Biography, Wiki
Oleksandr Usyk is a Ukrainian professional boxer born on 17th January 1987 in Simferopol, Crimea Oblast, Ukrainian SSR. He has received many awards throughout his career and is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time.
Oleksandr Usyk’s Age
He was born on 17th January 1987 and is currently 36 years old.
Early Life And Amateur Record
Usyk grew up in a military family, and his father was a former boxer. At the age of six, he started boxing at the Kherson Oblast Sports School. As a teenager, he moved to Kiev, where he continued her education at the Olympic Reserve School.
In 2006, Usyk won a gold medal at the Junior European Championships in Hungary. The following year he won the Senior Men’s National Championship of Ukraine and won a gold medal at the World Amateur Boxing Championships in Chicago, USA.
Usyk also represented Ukraine at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, where he won a bronze medal in the heavyweight division.
Professional Boxing Career
Usyk turned pro in 2013 and signed with K2 Promotions, the advertising company run by the Klitschko brothers. He made his professional debut against Mexican boxer Felipe Romero, whom he defeated by technical KO in the fifth round.
In 2016, Usyk won the WBO Intercontinental Cruiserweight title by defeating South African boxer Johnny Muller. He then went on to win the WBO heavyweight title in 2018 by defeating Latvian boxer Mairis Briedis in the World Boxing Super Series finals.
In November 2018, Usyk defeated Russian boxer Murat Gassiev to unify the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO cruiserweight titles, becoming the first cruiserweight in history to hold all four major world titles simultaneously. He defended his title against British boxer Tony Bellew in November 2018, winning by TKO in the eighth round.
Rising to the heavyweight division in 2019, Usyk made his debut against American boxer Chazz Witherspoon, which he won via TKO in the seventh round.
Oleksandr Usyk Wife And Personal Life
Oleksandr Usyk’s wife is Ekaterina Usyk, also Ukrainian. They married in 2009. She runs the boxing legend’s foundation.
Usyk is married and has three children named Yelizaveta Usyk, Mykhailo Usyk, and Kyrylo Usyk. He is also a devout Orthodox Christian and attends religious services regularly.
Known for his sportsmanship, Usyk is highly respected by his boxing peers. He has also been involved in various charitable activities, including donating part of his scholarship from his fight against Bellew to a children’s hospital in Ukraine.
Legacy
Usyk is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. He is known for his technical ability, footwork, and ability to control the pace of a fight. His unbeaten record and multiple world cruiserweight titles cement his status as a boxing legend.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury
Oleksandr Usyk has accepted Tyson Fury’s ultimatum of a 70/30 split on condition he donates £1 Million to Ukraine.
The world champions have been locked in negotiations for months over a fight that will see the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
But that was during the three-belt era when Fury and Usyk were eager to write their place in history.
According to Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk, there were fears that the dust would settle if talks were called off.
WBC champion Fury took to social media on Friday where he demanded a 70/30 split in his favor or he would walk away from the table.
And Usyk caught his bluff and accepted Fury’s offer but said the unbeaten Mankunier must give the Ukraine squad £1 Million and lose 1% of his wallet for every day he doesn’t sign the CONTRACT.
In a video he shared with his 1.8 million Instagram followers, Usyk said: “Greedy belly, I accept your offer.”
“70/30 shared with you the April 29 fight at Wembley.”
“But you will promise to donate £1m to Ukraine immediately after the fight.”
“And every day that you are late, you pay one percent of your stipend to the Ukrainian people?”
Fury immediately responded to Usyk when he posted an adult response to his Instagram story.
The Gypsy King said, “Usyk, you little s**tbag.”
“Sign the contract, get your money back, and f**k off.”
“Your s**tty little house. You must have seen my size and f**ked yourself you little gagged toothy naughty bitch. Sign the contract.”
If an agreement isn’t reached between the two fighters, Usyk is expected to face off against WBA “regular” champion Daniel Dubois.
Oleksandr Usyk’s Height
His current height is 1.91 m.
Oleksandr Usyk’s Weight
He currently weighs 100 kg.
Oleksandr Usyk’s Net Worth And Salary
As of 2023, Usyk has a net worth of 54 Million US Dollars. That’s quite a net worth for a player who has dominated boxing.
Additionally, his annual salary is around 5 Million US Dollars, and the exact figures have not yet been released.
Final Words
Oleksandr Usyk‘s life and career have been one of dedication, hard work, and success. He has achieved many achievements throughout his career and is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time.
Usyk’s legacy will continue to inspire future generations of boxers and his impact on the sport will be felt for years to come.
