VIDEO: Usyk Has Given Up All His Belts
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk announced that he is relinquishing all his championship belts, but is not ending his professional career.
According to the athlete, this is a conscious decision that opens up new opportunities for him. At the same time, Usyk announced that he will fight one more bout, which will be symbolically titled “Last Dance.”
“This is a conscious decision that, I am sure, will open up new opportunities for me. This is not the end of the story. There’s more to come,” Usyk said.
Source: Statement by Oleksandr Usyk.
The World Boxing Council (WBC) has set a deadline for reaching an agreement on the fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Agit Kabayel. The bout is set to determine the world champion.
During his visit to the U.S., Oleksandr Usyk met with UFC President Dana White and WWE Executive Vice President Nick Khan, sharing photos and his impressions on social media. The Ukrainian champion described the meeting as pleasant and emphasized his respect for the people who shape the modern world of combat sports.