What is Oleksandr Usyk's fighting style?

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Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk: Ring Of Fire - Fight Night
Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk: Ring Of Fire - Fight Night

Oleksandr Usyk is an iconic Ukrainian boxer who competes in the heavyweight division as a professional. Having fought at two weight classes and won multiple championships, Usyk is considered one of the best professional heavyweight boxers active today. Usyk made history by outclassing Anthony Joshua in 2021 and becoming one of the three boxers to unify the cruiserweight titles and win a heavyweight championship alongside Evander Holyfield and David Haye. Before becoming a professional boxer Oleksandr Usyk competed on the amateur circuit where he won multiple accolades besides earning acclaim for his performance. He brought curtains on his amateur career with an impressive record of 335 wins and 15 losses. After retiring from amateur boxing Oleksandr Usyk eventually transitioned to professional boxing.

Since his debut, Oleksandr Usyk has been dominating his opponents in the ring and has won the undisputed cruiserweight championship (2018-19), the unified heavyweight championship, and the Ring magazine championship. As of date, he remains an undefeated professional boxer with a record of 22 wins and 0 losses which include 14 knockouts.

Oleksandr Usyk’s fighting style

Oleksandr Usyk is a well-rounded professional boxer who has an immaculate command over his southpaw stance while using his right hand effectively in his fights. The distinct position allows Usyk to use his jab to full strength giving him more accuracy, precision, and power.

Is Oleksandr Usyk right handed?

Oleksandr Usyk is a right-handed fighter with a southpaw stance. This style of fighting is majorly used by Ukrainian boxers and is also seen on display by fighters like Vasiliy Lomachenko. His punching combination, swift footwork, and constant motion make him a very dangerous fighter inside the squared circle.

FAQs on Oleksandr Usyk's fighting style

A. He has a southpaw stance.

A. Yes, he is right-handed.

A. He has a professional boxing record of 22 wins and 0 losses.

A. He has an amateur boxing record of 335 wins and 15 losses.

A. He has a reach of 78 inches.

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