Usyk targeting 2026 return but rules out Itauma
Summary
Oleksandr Usyk, a Ukrainian boxer, plans to keep fighting until 2026 and then open a sports academy. He recently returned to training after a back injury and has ruled out boxing against Moses Itauma.Key Facts
- Oleksandr Usyk is an Olympic gold medalist and undefeated in 24 professional fights.
- Usyk plans to continue boxing until he turns 41 in 2026.
- He recently defeated Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.
- Usyk previously suggested he would retire after one more fight but now plans to fight longer.
- He has ruled out fighting British heavyweight Moses Itauma.
- Usyk is back in training after recovering from a back injury.
- The WBA has directed Kubrat Pulev to face Itauma, but Pulev wants to fight Murat Gassiev in December.
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