Usyk confirms next fight will be his ‘last dance’
Oleksandr Usyk has said that his next boxing match will be his “last dance”, indicating he plans to retire after it. The announcement matters because Usyk is a two-time undisputed world champion and one of boxing’s leading heavyweight figures.
The BBC Sport video does not identify Usyk’s next opponent, date or venue. The 39-year-old Ukrainian has become undisputed champion in two weight divisions, first at cruiserweight and later at heavyweight.
- Usyk says his next bout will be his last.
- No opponent or date was announced.
- He is a two-time undisputed world champion.
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Oleksandr Usyk is a Ukrainian boxer regarded as one of the sport's elite heavyweight champions. The 39-year-old has achieved the rare feat of becoming an undisputed champion in two weight divisions—first as a cruiserweight and later as a heavyweight.
Undisputed champion status means holding all the major world titles in a weight class simultaneously, a distinction that places Usyk among boxing's most accomplished fighters. His record and experience make any announcement about his future significant to the sport.
Usyk has stated that his next fight will be his "last dance", signalling his intention to retire after that bout. The specific details of his next opponent, fight date and location have not yet been announced.