Oleksandr Usyk is the current IBO, WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight champion of the world. The ex-cruiserweight king transferred his prowess to the biggest boxing weight class, and he ended up becoming what he wanted to. With that, Usyk now sits at the most decorated spot and he’s also relishing his time off the ring.
Recently, ‘The Cat’ announced he’ll play for FC Polissya soccer team in a friendly match. This contest will take place on Thursday and it’ll be a part of the team’s winter camp.
On top of this, Usyk was also seen training with the team, showing some of his soccer skills to the fans.
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Oleksandr Usyk has announced that he is set to play for Ukrainian second division football team FC Polissya in a friendly match on Thursday as part of their winter training camp. He has been training with the side today…
[📽️ @Usykaa & FC Polissya] pic.twitter.com/aL9ivy7ttF— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) February 1, 2022
2021 perhaps changed the course of Usyk’s boxing career. Last year, he battled Anthony Joshua in a massive setting at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. In this fight, Usyk was a heavy underdog, waiting to dethrone Joshua from his spot.
Usyk is a boxing mastermind, and he proved his brilliance against the big man from Britain. In the heavyweight frame, Usyk moved like a lightweight, confusing ‘AJ’ and not letting him land his signature right.
With his sublime game movements, ‘The Cat’ also entered Joshua’s defense, pressing him with straight lefts and jabs. The Ukrainian boxer lacked knockout power, but he still shook the Brit by connecting some shots on the chin.
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In all, the 35-year-old displayed a sensational performance that night. He almost knocked Joshua out in round 12, but the big man saved himself somehow. In the end, it was Usyk who won this fight hands down with a UD.
Will Oleksandr Usyk fight for the undisputed title next?
Anthony Joshua triggered the rematch clause to fight ‘The Cat’ again. That said, Joshua is unquestionably on the list for Usyk next.
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via Reuters
Boxing – WBA, IBF & WBO Heavyweight Titles – Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain – September 25, 2021 Oleksandr Usyk celebrates winning his fight against Anthony Joshua Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
The chances of an undisputed seem bleak at the moment because the WBC champ Tyson Fury himself has a fight confirmed with Dillian Whyte.
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Therefore, Usyk will have to get past Joshua again in order to remain in contention for an undisputed fight.
What do you make of the above video? Do you envision an undisputed fight in 2022?
