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Oleksandr Usyk announces he’s vacating all 3 titles in shocking career update

Oleksandr Usyk announced Friday that he is vacating the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles. He intends to compete in one last fight, which he describes as his "last dance." Usyk stated he is not retiring immediately.

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Usyk officially relinquished three of the four recognized heavyweight titles to determine his own final career chapter.

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  1. Oleksandr Usyk Vacates Three Heavyweight Titles Ahead of Final Bout

    Oleksandr Usyk announced Friday that he is vacating the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles. He intends to compete in one last fight, which he describes as his "last dance." Usyk stated he is not retiring immediately.

    What's confirmed:

    • Oleksandr Usyk is vacating the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles.
    • Usyk plans to fight one more time in a "last dance" before retiring.
    • Usyk has not retired.
    • The 39-year-old Ukrainian is currently undefeated.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Usyk's team director indicated retirement is possible and an offer from Kabayel must be right.
    • Usyk wants to avoid mandatory title defenses to control the final chapter of his career.
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