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Oleksandr Usyk vacating heavyweight titles, planning 'last dance'
Oleksandr Usyk has announced he is vacating his three world heavyweight titles. The 39-year-old boxer is not retiring yet but plans to have one "last dance" before ending his career.
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Usyk is relinquishing his championship belts to prepare for a final retirement fight.
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Oleksandr Usyk Vacates Heavyweight Titles Before Final Bout
confidence 100%Oleksandr Usyk has announced he is vacating his three world heavyweight titles. The 39-year-old boxer is not retiring yet but plans to have one "last dance" before ending his career.
What's confirmed:
- Oleksandr Usyk is vacating his WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles.
- Usyk is 39 years old.
- Usyk plans to fight one last time before retiring.
- Usyk is not retiring immediately.
Still unconfirmed:
- A potential fight with Kabayel depends on the offer being right.
- Usyk's team director suggests retirement is possible.