Oleksandr Usyk
Oleksandr Usyk is a unified heavyweight world champion and former undisputed cruiserweight champion.
Notable Quotes
"This is a well-considered decision that I am confident will open new opportunities for me. This is not the end of the story. The continuation lies ahead."View Story →
"I want to vacate all the belts that I currently hold to make them available for the guys next in line to fight for them."View Story →
"Friends, I'm leaving the belts but not the sport because I still have my last dance."View Story →
"his next fight will be his 'last dance'"View Story →
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