Oleksandr Usyk vacates heavyweight titles ahead of final fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk announced he is vacating his unified WBA, IBF, and WBC heavyweight titles as he prepares for his last bout. The 39-year-old Ukrainian, who holds a record of 25-0, previously planned to fight three more times but has altered that plan. Details regarding his final opponent remain unknown, but potential matches could include Rico Verhoeven or Deontay Wilder. Following his recent victory, Usyk might also await the outcome of a bout between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley this fall.
- •Usyk is 25-0 in his professional boxing career.
- •No opponent has been confirmed for Usyk's final fight.
- •Usyk previously expressed interest in facing Deontay Wilder.
- •He recently defeated Rico Verhoeven by TKO in May.
- •Usyk might face the winner of Dubois vs. Wardley this fall.
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Oleksandr Usyk says next bout will be his last. Who will champ fight?
"Boxer Oleksandr Usyk says he's vacating my unified WBA, IBF and WBC heavyweight world titles "ahead of stepping into the ring for my final fight.''
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