Oleksandr Usyk: Undefeated Record and Next Fight

There’s something rare about a boxer who leaves the ring with more questions than answers — and Oleksandr Usyk is exactly that kind of fighter. The Ukrainian southpaw has done what no one else has: become undisputed cruiserweight champion, then moved up to heavyweight and did it again, twice. His 22‑0 record (14 KOs) is spotless, but the debate about where he ranks among the all‑time greats is only getting louder.

Total fights: 22 · Wins: 22 (14 by KO) · Losses: 0 · World titles held: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, The Ring (heavyweight) · Undisputed status: Twice in heavyweight history (2024, 2025)

Twelve key facts, one pattern: Usyk’s career is a study in controlled dominance across every metric that matters.

Has Usyk ever lost a boxing fight?

No professional opponent has beaten Oleksandr Usyk. His record stands at 22‑0‑0 with 14 knockouts, a mark that includes victories over Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, and Tyson Fury (WBA Boxing (sanctioning body)).

Oleksandr Usyk fight record: wins and knockouts

• 22 wins, 14 by KO — a knockout rate of 62.5% (WBA Boxing (profile))
• Became undisputed heavyweight champion in May 2024 by defeating Fury via split decision (115‑112, 113‑114, 114‑113) (WBA Boxing)
• Retained the title in a December 2024 rematch with Fury (Britannica (encyclopedia))

Only losses in amateur career

Usyk’s only competitive defeats came in the amateur ranks. He lost in the semifinal of the 2012 Olympic Games as a heavyweight, though he still earned a gold medal after winning the box‑off (Britannica (encyclopedia)).

Who will Usyk fight next?

All signs point to a rematch with Tyson Fury, the only man Usyk has beaten twice in the ring. As of early 2025, no official date has been set, but multiple outlets report the bout is expected later this year (SI FanNation (sports news)).

Usyk vs. Tyson Fury: scheduled rematch details

• First fight: May 18, 2024 — Usyk won by split decision (WBA Boxing)
• Rematch: December 2024 — Usyk retained the undisputed title (Britannica)
• Third fight: widely expected in 2025, but not officially signed (Boxing Insider (boxing news))

Potential opponents after Fury

If Usyk moves past Fury, names like Joseph Parker, Anthony Joshua (a trilogy), and Agit Kabayel have been floated. No official negotiations have been reported (GiveMeSport (sports news)).

How rich is Usyk?

Oleksandr Usyk’s net worth is a subject of wide variation among sources, but all agree he has earned tens of millions from his championship fights.

Oleksandr Usyk net worth: estimated earnings

• Estimated net worth: $50–80 million (2025) (Celebrity Net Worth (financial estimates))
• Earned approximately $45 million for his first fight with Tyson Fury (Celebrity Net Worth)
• Another $45 million for the rematch in December 2024 (SI FanNation (sports news))

Biggest paydays and endorsements

Beyond fight purses, Usyk has endorsement deals with Nike, Samsung, and local Ukrainian brands. His total career earnings likely exceed $150 million, though exact figures are not publicly disclosed (GiveMeSport (sports news)).

Is Usyk the greatest boxer of all time?

Only three boxers have become undisputed heavyweight champion in the four‑belt era: Usyk, and before him, only Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson (in the three‑belt era). Usyk is the only one to do it at two different weights (DAZN (sports streaming service)).

Comparing Usyk to historical greats (Ali, Louis, Tyson)

• Muhammad Ali: 56‑5, 37 KOs, 3‑time heavyweight champion, legendary wins over Frazier, Foreman, Liston (Britannica)
• Joe Louis: 66‑3, 52 KOs, 25 consecutive title defenses (Britannica)
• Mike Tyson: 50‑6, 44 KOs, youngest heavyweight champion; unified titles in the three‑belt era (ESPN)

Criteria for GOAT: longevity, weight classes, opposition

Usyk’s resume includes wins over Anthony Joshua (twice), Daniel Dubois, and Tyson Fury (twice) — all top‑10 heavyweights. But he has only 22 pro fights compared to Ali’s 61 and Louis’s 69. Analysts rank him pound‑for‑pound in the top five all‑time, but many say he needs more years at the top to surpass Ali (Boxing Insider (boxing news)).

Who is the no.1 boxer in the world?

After his 2024 victory over Fury, The Ring magazine placed Usyk at the top of its pound‑for‑pound rankings, a position he held into 2025 (The Ring Magazine (boxing authority)).

Current pound‑for‑pound rankings (The Ring, BoxRec, TBRB)

• The Ring: Usyk #1, Canelo Álvarez #2, Naoya Inoue #3 (The Ring)
• BoxRec: Usyk #1 heavyweight, overall pound‑for‑pound varies by algorithm (BoxRec (boxing statistics))
• Transnational Boxing Rankings Board (TBRB): Usyk #1 pound‑for‑pound (TBRB (boxing rankings))

Has Usyk surpassed Canelo or Inoue?

Canelo has wins over GGG, Kovalev, and Bivol, but has never been undisputed in two divisions. Inoue is undisputed at bantamweight and super bantamweight, but fights at lighter weights. The consensus: Usyk’s heavyweight achievements give him the edge for #1 (GiveMeSport (sports news)).

Five key attributes, one pattern: Usyk and Fury are nearly identical in size, but Usyk’s southpaw stance and movement have proven decisive.

For boxing fans, the choice is clear: watch Usyk’s next fight, or risk missing history. The pattern: his two‑division undisputed achievement is a feat that may never be matched, and the only question left is whether he will add more chapters to his story — or walk away at the top.