Oleksandr Usyk: profile, record and next fight against Daniel Dubois

Oleksandr Usyk will defend his WBA, WBC and WBO world heavyweight titles against Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, July 19, as the Ukrainian bids to become a three-time undisputed champion.

The 38-year-old has previously held all four belts at cruiserweight and heavyweight, but he lost the IBF title when opting not to make a mandatory defence.

Usyk is undefeated in 23 professional contests, which includes a stoppage victory over Dubois two years ago.

The Simferopol southpaw is quick, skilful, accurate and a brilliant fighter, but will he be able to make those advantages count?

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Who is Oleksandr Usyk? Career beginnings and family background

Oleksandr Usyk was born in Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine and first started boxing in 2002. 

The Cat won heavyweight gold medals at the 2011 World Championships and 2012 Olympics and ended his amateur career with an incredible record of 335-15.

Oleksandr Usyk fight record and notable opponents

Usyk is a two-weight undefeated and undisputed champion, having held all four belts in the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions.

The 38-year-old is only the third boxer in the four-belt era to become a two-weight undisputed champion.

The Cat contested his first world title fight against Krzysztof Glowacki in 2016, only three years after turning professional, and that was the first of many successful challenges.

Usyk got the better of Michael Hunter, Marco Huck, Mairis Briedis, Murat Gassiev and Tony Bellew in the cruiserweight division, unifying all four 200lbs belts.

The 38-year-old then stepped up to heavyweight and reigned supreme in two bouts against Tyson Fury, a pair of fights with Anthony Joshua and a 2023 contest with Daniel Dubois.

The Ukrainian is a former undisputed heavyweight champion, and has the chance to regain that title against Dubois at Wembley.

Oleksandr Usyk recent form and title defences

Usyk beat Joshua to claim the WBA, WBO and IBF world heavyweight titles in 2021, and the Ukrainian successfully defended those three belts in a rematch with AJ in 2022.

He then stopped Dubois in the ninth round to retain his three heavyweight titles. The Cat captured the WBC crown when outpointing Tyson Fury last year and then successfully defended the WBA, WBC and WBO belts against the Gypsy King.

Usyk looked as good as ever when dominating Fury in December, and the Ukrainian is undoubtedly one of the best boxers the sport has ever seen.

Daniel Dubois vs Oleksandr Usyk: undisputed champion again?

Usyk will bring the WBA, WBC and WBO world heavyweight titles to Wembley on Saturday, July 19, with the chance to capture Dubois’ IBF strap.

With all four belts on the line, the Simferopol fighter has the opportunity to become a two-weight, three-time undisputed champion.

Oleksandr Usyk: strengths, weaknesses and fighting style

Strengths:

Accuracy
Footwork and movement
Punch variety
Ring IQ
Extremely skilful

Weaknesses:

Fairly small for a heavyweight
Lacks one-punch power

Style: 

Usyk is one of the most gifted and talented fighters the heavyweight division – and boxing as a whole – has ever seen. The Ukrainian boasts unrivalled movement, exceptional footwork and technical ability unmatched in the heavy-hitting division.

Daniel Dubois vs Oleksandr Usyk betting odds?

Usyk is the strong favourite at Wembley having already recorded a success against Dubois. 

Here are Paddy Power's latest odds for Dubois vs Usyk:

Odds correct at time of publication

Oleksandr Usyk FAQs

How old is Oleksandr Usyk? 

Oleksandr Usyk is 38 years old.

What is Oleksandr Usyk boxing record? 

His record stands at 23-0 (14 by KO).

Who trains Oleksandr Usyk? 

Dubois is trained by Yurii Ivanovich Tkachenko. 

Has Oleksandr Usyk ever been stopped? 

No, Usyk is undefeated in a 23-fight professional career.

What weight class does Oleksandr Usyk fight at? 

Usyk was a undisputed cruiserweight king, before stepping up to heavyweight and dominating the big-hitting division. 

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