Oleksandr Usyk
Ukrainian professional boxer and champion
Born
January 17th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ukraine
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This athlete achieved significant success in professional boxing. Completed an undefeated run in the cruiserweight division, capturing the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO titles. Transitioned to the heavyweight division, winning the WBO heavyweight title in 2021. Ranked as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters globally.
Unified cruiserweight champion with all four major titles
Defeated Anthony Joshua for the WBO heavyweight title
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