Undefeated Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk says he is vacating his three world title belts. In a statement posted on social media on Friday, the 39-year-old boxer confirms he will relinquish the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight championships. He says the move is intended to allow other contenders to compete for the titles. Multiple outlets report that Usyk also clarifies that he is not retiring. Instead, he indicates he plans to take part in one final fight, without specifying further details in the reports provided. Usyk is widely described as having held both cruiserweight and heavyweight world status, including undisputed heavyweight recognition during his reign. The vacating of the belts triggers organizational plans for new championship matchups or tournaments, depending on each sanctioning body’s rules. The reports do not include the identity of an opponent, a date, or the location for the announced final bout.
Oleksandr Usyk vacates WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight belts, says he will not retire
Undefeated Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk says he is vacating his three world title belts. In a statement posted on social media on Friday, the 39-year-old boxer confirms he will relinq...
- Oleksandr Usyk announces he is vacating the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight title belts.
- Usyk says the decision is to let current contenders compete for the championships.
- Usyk states he is not retiring.
- Reports describe Usyk as undefeated and aged 39.
- The announcement follows his reign as a major world heavyweight champion.
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has confirmed he is going to vacate his title belts in a statement which gave a huge hint on his boxing future
1 month agoOleksandr Usyk, the 39-year-old undefeated Ukrainian heavyweight champion, has officially vacated his WBA, WBC, and IBF world title belts. In a social media statement on Friday, Usyk explained the decision was made to allow current contenders to compete for the championships, while confirming he will not retire and plans to participate in one final fight.
1 month agoUsyk, who had held the WBA, WBC and IBF belts, has been the world undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight champion.
1 month agoHeavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said on Friday he was vacating his three boxing world title belts but is not retiring. The 39-year-old Ukrainian, who is unbeaten in his…
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