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Oleksandr Usyk explains why he has made major career decision

The former two-time undisputed heavyweight champion looks set to move back down to cruiserweight next year and already has his eyes set on one man…

By James Evans · Daily Mirror

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 8:54 AM

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Oleksandr Usyk announced he is moving back down to cruiserweight after cleaning out the heavyweight division.
Usyk stated he is currently cutting weight and is targeting a fight against unified champion David Benavidez.
Team director Sergey Lapin revealed the plan is to capture a vacant title before fighting Benavidez in 2027.

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Oleksandr Usyk has announced his decision to move back down to the cruiserweight division after cleaning out the heavyweight division. The 39-year-old Ukrainian revealed he is currently cutting weight at around 212 pounds and is targeting a showdown with unified champion David Benavidez.

According to Usyk's team director Sergey Lapin, the plan for 2027 involves Usyk fighting for a vacant cruiserweight world title before facing Benavidez for the undisputed crown. The potential run is expected to serve as the final chapter of Usyk's professional boxing career.

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