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Oleksandr Usyk discusses retirement plans ahead of Rico Verhoeven bout

May 14, 2026
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Oleksandr Usyk has revealed his plans for ending his combat sports career. The Ukrainian heavyweight, who turned 39 in January, is scheduled to face Rico Verhoeven next weekend in Egypt for a WBC kickboxing title. According to the post, Usyk believes finishing his career within three more fights would be appropriate timing. While the post does not specify whether these three fights include the upcoming Verhoeven bout or are purely boxing matches, it marks a significant statement about the timeline for his retirement.

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