Oleksandr Usyk News
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 weigh-in results: 'The Gypsy King' to have 55-pound weight advantage
Josh Evanoff - December 20, 2024
Tyson Fury will have a 55-pound weight advantage over Oleksandr Usyk in the boxing ring on Saturday. ‘The Gpysy King’ and ‘The Cat’ are set to collide this weekend in Saudi Arabia. The bout will be the first time the two face off, since their ‘Fight of the Year’ contender in May. That night saw Tyson Fury get out to an early lead on the scorecards, before a ninth-round knockdown from Oleksandr Usyk. While the Brit saw the end of that round, he was never the same.
Francis Ngannou offers prediction for Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: "He has collected a lot of data from the last fight"
Josh Evanoff - December 20, 2024
Francis Ngannou has weighed in on the massive boxing rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. This Saturday night in Saudi Arabia, ‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ will collide. Back for the first time since their May outing which saw Oleksandr Usyk earn a split-decision, they will clash once again. Ahead of the rematch, Tyson Fury has promised a knockout win. It’s a fight that Francis Ngannou has a keen eye on.
WATCH | Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury have 10-minute staredown ahead of heavyweight rematch
Josh Evanoff - December 19, 2024
Earlier today, heavyweight boxing stars Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury had a long, long staredown. ‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gpysy King’ are set to meet this Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. The bout will be a rematch of their ‘Fight of the Year’ contender in May, where the two went back and forth for 12 rounds. Ultimately, it was Oleksandr Usyk who emerged with a split-decision win, handing Tyson Fury his first career defeat.
Oleksandr Usyk reacts to Tyson Fury's decision to not speak to family ahead of rematch: "I speak with my wife everyday"
Josh Evanoff - December 18, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are taking different approaches in preparation for their massive boxing rematch. ‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ are set to meet this Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. The bout will be the second time facing off, the last meeting in May saw Oleksandr Usyk defeat Tyson Fury by split decision after 12 rounds. In the process, the Ukrainian made history as the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 2000.
WATCH | Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury meet again in movie-style trailer to promote upcoming rematch
Josh Evanoff - December 2, 2024
The rematch between boxing stars Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury has received the movie treatment. ‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ are currently set to meet in a rematch in Saudi Arabia later this month. Just months removed from their first meeting, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will meet for WBA (Super), WBO, IBO, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight gold. For those unaware, their first bout in May was a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender.
Oleksandr Usyk issues statement after being detained by police at airport in Poland
Cole Shelton - September 17, 2024
Boxing heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has issued a statement after he was detained by police at Krakow airport in Poland on Tuesday. Usyk was traveling to attend the Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois fight this weekend. While he was at the airport, he was detained by police for questioning. A video surfaced of Usyk being spoken to by police.
Oleksandr Usyk open to trilogy with Anthony Joshua after Tyson Fury rematch: "I have no right to deny him"
Josh Evanoff - August 9, 2024
Undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk is down for a third fight against Anthony Joshua. ‘The Cat’ is fresh off his long-awaited meeting against Tyson Fury this spring. Facing off in Saudi Arabia, Oleksandr Usyk handed ‘The Gypsy King’ his first career defeat by split decision. In the process, the Ukrainian became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis. ‘The Lion’ accomplished that feat 25 years before Usyk vs. Fury.
Oleksandr Usyk’s coach won’t rule out MMA “wildcard option” after he retires Tyson Fury in rematch
Harry Kettle - July 16, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk’s coach has refused to rule out a mixed martial arts “wildcard” option if he defeats Tyson Fury again. Earlier this year, Oleksandr Usyk was able to overcome Tyson Fury in their undisputed heavyweight boxing showdown. It was an incredible contest full of many twists and turns, but in the end, it was Usyk who managed to get his hand raised in victory.
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury officially set for December 21st in Saudi Arabia
Josh Evanoff - May 30, 2024
Undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk will be running it back with Tyson Fury this December. Earlier this month, ‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ met in Saudi Arabia. The boxing match was a historic one, as it was set to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis. With ‘The Lion’ in attendance, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury went to war for 12 straight rounds. Ultimately, it was the Ukrainian who emerged with a split-decision victory.
REPORT | Oleksandr Usyk added to the cast of 'The Smashing Machine' starring The Rock
Josh Evanoff - May 23, 2024
Fresh off his victory over Tyson Fury in the boxing ring, Oleksandr Usyk will be taking his talents to the big screen. ‘The Cat’ is fresh off his return to Saudi Arabia over the weekend. There, Oleksandr Usyk met Lineal and WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. The two boxers battled to crown the division’s first undisputed champion in two decades, and it was a fight for the ages. After 12 rounds of action, Usyk earned a split-decision victory.
Oleksandr Usyk could lose undisputed heavyweight champion status before Tyson Fury rematch: “These are all managerial and promotion decisions”
Fernando Quiles - May 22, 2024
The status of the IBF heavyweight championship has left fight fans puzzled following Oleksandr Usyk’s win over Tyson Fury, and the sanctioning body’s president has shared some details. Usyk and Fury shared the ring inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. The two had a thrilling 12-round championship fight. Usyk turned the tide in the ninth round by scoring a knockdown. He took over from that point and earned a split decision victory to become the new unified heavyweight champion of boxing.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury was reportedly illegally streamed by over 20 million people
Harry Kettle - May 22, 2024
A new report has suggested that Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury was illegally streamed by over 20 million people on Saturday night. Last weekend, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury went toe to toe for the right to be called undisputed heavyweight boxing champion. In the end, it was Usyk who was able to get his hand raised and declare himself the king of the division.
REPORT | Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk 2 targeted for October in Saudi Arabia
Josh Evanoff - May 21, 2024
It seems that Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will be running it back in the boxing ring this fall. Over the weekend, ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Cat’ met in Saudi Arabia. There, the two fought to crown boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years. The last two men to unify the titles were Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield in 1999, and they were present to watch Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk make history. The two legends were front-row for what was an all-time great fight.
UFC legend Michael Bisping scolds John Fury for corner work during Tyson Fury's loss to Oleksandr Usyk: "You have got to know your place"
Fernando Quiles - May 20, 2024
Michael Bisping has responded to the criticism hurled at Tyson Fury’s corner in the aftermath of the undisputed heavyweight title fight between “The Gyspy King” and Oleksandr Usyk. Fury and Usyk threw leather inside the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. Fury looked sharp in round six and appeared to be taking over the fight, but Usyk nearly sent him on dream street in round nine. The Ukrainian even scored a knockdown, and he was in control for the rest of the fight. This paid dividends for Usyk, who took the fight via split decision.
Tyson Fury says he would have tried to finish Oleksandr Usyk but his corner “believed we were up”
Harry Kettle - May 20, 2024
Tyson Fury has revealed that he would’ve tried to finish Oleksandr Usyk in the latter stages of their fight – but his corner’s words stopped him. Last weekend, Tyson Fury was defeated for the first time in his professional boxing career. He fell to a defeat at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk, who put forward one of the most incredible performances in the recent history of heavyweight boxing.
Joe Rogan reacts to Oleksandr Usyk beating Tyson Fury: "I can't wait for the rematch"
Fernando Quiles - May 19, 2024
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has weighed in on the instant classic between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Usyk and Fury collided inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. The Ukrainian entered with the WBA, IBF, and WBO gold, while Fury held the WBC championship. Usyk had a few good shots early. Fury seemed to be on the verge of a takeover, but things changed dramatically in the ninth round.
Michael Bisping reacts to Oleksandr Usyk’s split decision victory over Tyson Fury: “That was absolutely genius game planning"
Fernando Quiles - May 19, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping lauds Oleksandr Usyk for his game plan against Tyson Fury. Usyk and Fury did battle for the right to be called the undisputed heavyweight champion of boxing. While Fury appeared to be gaining steam at the halfway point, Usyk had other ideas. In the ninth round, Fury was sent stumbling into the ropes from a barrage of punches before the referee ruled a knockdown. From that point on, Fury was never the same and Usyk scored a split decision victory.
Video | Oleksandr Usyk gets emotional while speaking of his late father after becoming undisputed heavyweight champion: "I know he is here"
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2024
Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk was brought to tears while speaking about his late father at tonight’s post-fight press conference. Usyk (22-0) squared off against Tyson Fury (34-1-1) this evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the winner set to become the first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in the last twenty-five years.