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Usyk vacates belts but is not retiring
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- Published26 June 2026, 17:39 BSTUpdated 10 minutes ago Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk says he will vacate all his belts but is not retiring.
- The 39-year-old, who has an undefeated professional record of 25 wins, held the WBA 'super', WBC and IBF belts.
- "This is a well-considered decision that I am confident will open new opportunities for me.
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Published26 June 2026, 17:39 BSTUpdated 10 minutes ago Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk says he will vacate all his belts but is not retiring.
The 39-year-old, who has an undefeated professional record of 25 wins, held the WBA 'super', WBC and IBF belts.
"This is a well-considered decision that I am confident will open new opportunities for me. This is not the end of the story. The continuation lies ahead," he said on X.
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