The Latest Breaking News from Oleksandr Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk v Deontay Wilder deal edges closer after WBC ruling

Wilder is now in contention for a WBC title fight after Usyk was permitted to make a voluntary defence of the belt

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

Deontay Wilder responds after being called out by Oleksandr Usyk for 2026 fight

World heavyweight champion wants to put his three belts on the line against the American

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025

Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh denies rumoured ‘slowdown’ in spending on fights

Alalshikh has been responsible for much of the matchmaking at the top end of boxing since 2023

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua press conference: Start time and how to watch for free today

YouTuber-turned-boxer and former two-time world heavyweight champion go head to head for first time in Miami ahead of mammoth Netflix fight

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

What next for Fabio Wardley? Next opponents assessed for newly crowned world champion

A remarkable rise has been crowned with gold - but what’s next after Oleksandr Usyk dodged a fight?

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

Oleksandr Usyk next opponent latest after world heavyweight champion relinquishes WBO belt

Ukrainian has opted against fighting Fabio Wardley

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

Fabio Wardley to become new heavyweight champion after Oleksandr Usyk relinquishes title

The WBO announced on Monday that Usyk has formally relayed his decision to vacate the belt

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Fabio Wardley named WBO heavyweight champion as Oleksandr Usyk vacates title

Briton stunned Joseph Parker in October

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

Heavyweight champ says positive drugs test a ‘real surprise’

Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker has spoken out after failing a drugs test to deny taking any prohibited substance. A routine test by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) on the day of the New Zealander’s October fight against Fabio Wardley returned an adverse result, reportedly for cocaine. Parker said on Instagram…

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025

Joseph Parker denies taking 'any prohibited substance' after failed drugs test

Kiwi fighter tested positive for a banned substance ahead of latest defeat

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2025