Oleksandr Usyk is an elite professional boxer known for his exceptional skill, technique, and versatility in the ring. Having started his boxing journey at a young age, he quickly excelled in the sport, competing in various local and national tournaments. His illustrious amateur career is marked by numerous accolades, including a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Holding an amateur boxing record of 335-15, Usyk turned pro in 2013 and quickly became one of the biggest stars of the sport. Since winning his first world title in 2016, he has gone on to become the undisputed world champion in two weight classes. His dominance began at cruiserweight and after vacating his titles in 2019, Usyk moved to heavyweight to achieve his second undisputed championship. Despite competing at the highest levels of two weight classes, he remains undefeated as a pro and aims to continue his reign till retirement.
Oleksandr Usyk Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Usyk
- Nicknames: The Cat
- Date of Birth: 17 January 1987
- Birthplace: Simferopol, Crimean, Ukraine
- Nationality: Ukrainian
- Occupation: Professional Boxer
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Religion: Orthodox Christian
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brunette
Oleksandr Usyk Body Measurements Height Weight Shoe Size Statistics
Oleksandr Usyk Family Details:
- Father Name: He was military personnel.
- Mother Name: She worked in construction industry.
- Sibling Name: Viktoriia Usyk (Younger Sister)
- Spouse Name: Yekaterina Usyk (m. 2009)
- Children Name: Mykhailo Usyk, Kyrylo Usyk (Sons), Yelizaveta (Daughter)
Oleksandr Usyk Relationships History:
- Yekaterina Usyk
Oleksandr Usyk Career Highlights:
- Turned Pro: 2013
- Weight Classes: Cruiserweight and Heavyweight
- Stance: Southpaw
- Boxing Record: 22 wins – 0 losses (14 Knockouts)
- Olympic Gold Medal: 2012
- First Film: The Fight Rules (2016)
Oleksandr Usyk Distinctive Features:
- Gapped teeth
- Arm tattoos
Oleksandr Usyk Body Measurements:
Professional boxer Oleksandr Usyk body measurements are shared below, including her height, weight, and shoe size.
- Build: Athletic
- Height in Feet: 6′ 3″
- Height in Centimeters: 191 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 100 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 220 lbs.
- Feet/ Shoe Size: Unknown
- Reach: 78 in (198 cm)
Oleksandr Usyk Interesting Facts:
- After retirement from boxing, he plans to play football.
- Since Evander Holyfield in 1990, he is the first boxer to become the undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight champion.
- In the four-belt era, Usyk is the third male boxer in history to become undisputed champion in two weight classes. The other two being Naoya Inoue and Terence Crawford.
- Although Russian is his first language and his wife also has Russian citizenship, but Usyk has stated he would never exchange his Ukrainian citizenship for Russian citizenship.
