Alexander Usyk has vacated his WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight championship titles and will compete in a farewell bout to close out his career. Usyk described the decision as well thought out, expressing respect for all the sanctioning bodies.
Oleksandr Usyk has relinquished his WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight championship titles and announced he will compete in one final farewell bout to bring his professional career to a close, according to a report dated June 26, 2026.
Usyk, 39, described the decision as well thought out and expressed respect for all three sanctioning bodies in parting with the titles. The Ukrainian southpaw, who trains out of the Ready To Fight camp, leaves the heavyweight division as an undefeated champion, carrying a flawless 24-0-0 professional record. Standing six-foot-three with a reach of 78 inches, Usyk brought rare athleticism and technical precision to the heavyweight ranks, having previously unified the cruiserweight division before ascending to heavyweight and claiming all three major titles.
Why it matters
- Usyk's departure creates a vacancy across the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles simultaneously, setting up a wide-open divisional landscape.
- His undefeated record at retirement would place him among the most accomplished heavyweights in the sport's modern era.
- The farewell fight itself carries significance, offering a final opportunity to see one of boxing's most technically gifted fighters compete before he walks away for good.
