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Usyk Eyes 2026 Comeback, Plans Sports Academy After Boxing

10/18/2025

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Oleksandr Usyk, the heavyweight champion, plans to return to boxing in 2026 after signaling retirement after one more fight.
He recently defeated Daniel Dubois.
He has ruled out a bout with Moses Itauma because of their age difference.
Usyk said he will fight until he is 41 and plans to establish a sports academy afterward.
He is training after a back injury delaying his Parker fight, with negotiations ongoing.

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Oleksandr Usyk, the heavyweight champion, plans to return to boxing in 2026 after signaling retirement after one more fight.
He recently defeated Daniel Dubois.
He has ruled out a bout with Moses Itauma because of their age difference.
Usyk said he will fight until he is 41 and plans to establish a sports academy afterward.
He is training after a back injury delaying his Parker fight, with negotiations ongoing.