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Oleksandr Usyk Will Not Stay At Heavyweight After Tyson Fury Victory, Claims Ukrainian Athlete

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Oleksandr Usyk’s remarkable run at heavyweight may be coming to an end, as the Ukrainian superstar reportedly plans to leave the division following his victory over Tyson Fury. The news comes as Usyk prepares for a highly anticipated rematch against Fury later this week.

Oleksandr Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk, 37, has enjoyed a storied career across multiple weight classes. After dominating the cruiserweight division and becoming the first undisputed champion in the four-belt era, he moved up to heavyweight in 2019. In just a few years, Usyk conquered the division, defeating Anthony Joshua twice and claiming the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles.