Ukrainian boxer Alexander Usik will fight against Tyson Fury for the title of absolute world heavyweight boxing champion. Boxers will fight in the ring in Riyadh on the night of May 19.
ICTV facts tell what is known about the Ukrainian boxer, the height and weight of Alexander Usik, as well as achievements during his sports career.
Alexander Usik: height and weight of boxer
Ukrainian boxer was born on January 17, 1987 in Simferopol, Crimea. That is, Usik’s age — 37 years old.
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Basic facts and biometric data:
- nickname — Cat;
- battle stance — left-handed;
- Usik’s height — 191 cm;
- arm span — 198 cm;
- mustache weight — 100 kg.
For fans of boxing and Usik, an interesting fact may be that some of Usik’s anthropometric data are comparable to those of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. It's about the growth and scope of the movement — they are identical for both.
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During his professional sports career, Alexander Usik fought 21 fights. The Ukrainian finished 14 fights ahead of schedule. True, Usik has only had five fights in the heavyweight division so far.
Usik became the heavyweight world champion after defeating Briton Anthony Joshua. In the rematch, the Ukrainian defended his title.
Alexander Usik: what is known about the boxer
Alexandr Usik’s parents are from the north of Ukraine, although he himself was born in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. His mother is from the Chernigov region, and his father — from Sumy region.
Since childhood, Alexander attended the football school of Simferopol Tavria, but Alexander’s football career did not work out. At the age of 15 he started boxing.
From open sources you can find that Usik’s parents were not religious, but under the influence of his grandmother he converted to Orthodoxy.
Alexander Usik with his wife Ekaterina. Photo: Getty Images
Interestingly, he studied at school No. 34 in Simferopol, where his future wife Ekaterina also studied.
Alexander and Catherine had four children in their marriage: Elizabeth, Kirill, Mikhail and Maria. Usik became a father for the fourth time in January 2024. Since the boxer was preparing for the fight with Fury, which was first supposed to take place in February, he was not present at his wife’s discharge from the maternity hospital.
