Oleksandr Usyk
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| Height / weight | 1.91 m / 100 kg |
| Born | 17 Jan 1987 (39 years) |
| Nationality |  Ukraine |
| Nickname | The Cat |
Oleksandr Usyk, known by his moniker “The Cat,” is an active professional boxer from Ukraine. He is celebrated for being the undisputed champion in two separate weight classes and is the first boxer in the four-belt era to accomplish this feat at both cruiserweight and heavyweight.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Usyk was born on January 17, 1987, in Simferopol, Crimean Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine). The Ukrainian fighter is 191 cm tall with an impressive wingspan of 198 cm.Throughout his professional tenure, he has competed as both a cruiserweight and a heavyweight. Usyk is recognized for his highly technical and fluid boxing style, utilizing superior footwork and ring intelligence from a southpaw position.
A family man, he is married with four children and resides in Kyiv. When Russia invaded in 2022, he returned home to join Ukraine's territorial defense forces.
Career
Usyk launched his professional journey in 2013 after a phenomenal amateur run, compiling an incredible 335-15 record and winning gold medals at both the 2011 World Championships and the 2012 Olympic Games.His complete dominance over the cruiserweight division was cemented during the inaugural World Boxing Super Series tournament. In the competition, he defeated champions Mairis Briedis and Murat Gassiev in hostile territory to unify all four major belts – WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO - by 2018, becoming the division's first-ever undisputed champion of the four-belt era.
Having conquered the 200-pound limit, he set his sights on the heavyweight division. This led to a defining rivalry with Anthony Joshua. Despite being the smaller man, Usyk masterfully outboxed the unified champion in 2021 to seize the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles.
He confirmed his superiority by winning their 2022 rematch. His quest for ultimate glory culminated in a historic clash with lineal champion Tyson Fury.
In a dramatic May 2024 showdown, Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly a quarter-century, cementing his legacy as one of the sport's pound-for-pound greats.
Career Record:
Total - 22
Wins – 22
- By knockout – 14
- By decision - 8
Losses – 0
- By knockout – 0
- By decision – 0
Draws - 0
Medal Record
- 2012 - London Olympic Games, Men’s Heavyweight, Gold
- 2011 - World Championships Baku, Men’s Heavyweight, Gold
- 2009 - World Championships Milan, Men’s Heavyweight, Bronze
Oleksandr Usyk FAQ
Where is Oleksandr Usyk from?
Oleksandr Usyk was born in Simferopol, Ukraine.
How many world titles has Oleksandr Usyk won?
Oleksandr Usyk has won all four major world titles (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO) to become the undisputed champion in two weight divisions: cruiserweight and heavyweight.
What is Oleksandr Usyk's professional record?
Usyk's professional boxing record is 22 wins and 0 losses.
What is Oleksandr Usyk's greatest accomplishment?
His greatest accomplishment is becoming the first boxer in the modern four-belt era to be the undisputed world champion at both cruiserweight and heavyweight.
