As it stands, there isn’t a better heavyweight boxer in the world than Oleksandr Usyk right now.
Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world since Lennox Lewis after holding all four belts against Tyson Fury in May 2024.
The Ukrainian is unbeaten and is also a two-weight champion having also completed the cruiserweight division.
Now in the latter stages of his career, the boxing legend is looking to continue his 100 per cent record and cement himself as one of the greatest to grace the sport.
Here is everything you need to know about Oleksandr Usyk as we answer all of your questions about the heavyweight star.
Oleksandr Usyk age
Oleksandr Usyk was born on 17 January 1987 in Simferopol, Ukraine.
He has lived in Ukraine his whole life and as of June 2025 is 38 years old.
Oleksandr Usyk height, weight and reach
Oleksandr Usyk stands at approximately 6′ 3″, or 1.91m. His last fight against Fury in December 2024 saw the Ukrainian weigh in at 226lbs.
His reach is 78 inches, or 198cm.
Is Oleksandr Usyk married?
Yes, Oleksandr Usyk is married to his wife Yekaterina and the pair tied the knot in 2009. She is commonly known as Katerina and runs the Usyk Foundation, a charity set up by Usyk’s team to aid Ukraine during Russia’s invasion.
She prefers to keep a private life away from the sport but has been spotted with him on numerous occasions.
Does Oleksandr Usyk have children?
Usyk and his wife have four children together, two daughters and two sons.
The girls are named Yelizaveta and Maria and the boys are Mykhailo and Kyrylo.
Usyk carries a teddy to all of his fights which was gifted to him by his children.
Oleksandr Usyk net worth
According to National World, Usyk’s net worth is anywhere between £45m-£200m with the Ukrainian collating a large amount of that after his win against Fury.
Oleksandr Usyk boxing record
| Fights | 23 |
| Wins | 23 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Wins by KO | 14 |
Who is Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter?
Usyk’s promoter is a Ukrainian known as Alexander Krassyuk.
Krassyuk promotes many Ukrainian fighters and has been working alongside Usyk for years.
Who is Oleksandr Usyk’s coach?
Usyk is currently trained by Sergey Lapin.
They worked together for Usyk’s wins against Fury and he has been an invaluable member of his team for some time.
What is Oleksandr Usyk’s nickname?
Oleksandr Usyk has been given the nickname ‘The Cat’.
Why is Oleksandr Usyk called ‘The Cat’?
He earned his nickname thanks to his quick footwork and movement in the ring.
Usyk’s agility and energy are unmatched, allowing him to pounce onto opponents and counter-attack when the opportunity arises.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury
Usyk and Fury met twice in the biggest fight of the 21st century.
Fight one saw the two place all four heavyweight belts on the line to become the first undisputed champion of the division since Lennox Lewis.
It was the Ukrainian who emerged victorious in Riyadh, winning by split decision in May 2024.
Their second meeting saw them do battle in Saudi Arabia once again in December 2024. This time though, they only fought for three belts after Usyk was forced to vacate his IBF belt to Daniel Dubois – who was mandatory challenger.
That didn’t matter though and ‘The Cat’ defeated the ‘Gypsy King’ for a second time, this time by unanimous decision as all three judges’ scored the bout 116-112.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois
Usyk and Dubois have met once before in Wroclaw, Poland. The two fought on 26 August 2023 – the same day as Ukrainian Independence Day.
A big crowd was in attendance and it was enough to inspire him to victory. Even though Usyk won thanks to a stoppage in the ninth round, it was deemed a controversial win after Dubois sent his opponent down to the canvas.
Although it looked like a clean shot, referee Luis Pabon ruled it as a low blow and allowed Usyk plenty of time to recover, which aided his victory.
Now, two years on, the pair are set to meet again at Wembley Stadium on 19 July 2025 for the right to become undisputed champion of the division.