Oleksandr Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk is a professional boxer from Ukraine, widely recognized for his achievements in the sport. Born on January 17, 1987, he gained fame as an amateur boxer, winning a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics in the heavyweight division and becoming the world amateur champion in 2011. Usyk turned professional in 2013 and quickly made a name for himself in the cruiserweight division, where he unified all four major world titles (WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO) and became the undisputed champion.

In addition to his success at cruiserweight, Usyk moved up to heavyweight and continued his winning streak, earning the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles. He is known for his exceptional technical skills, footwork, and strategic boxing style. Usyk’s accomplishments have made him one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world, and he has garnered respect and recognition both in and outside of the boxing community.