October 22, 2025
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Usyk’s team announced the date of the Ukrainian’s return to the ring and named his next opponent

Ukrainian boxer and absolute champion Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) will return to the ring in the first half of 2026 and hold a mandatory title defense against the winner of the Joseph Parker – Fabio Wordley match.

About it in a comment to the publication Ring Magazine Serhiy Lapin, director of the team of the absolute heavyweight champion, said.

He also said that Usyk’s recovery from his back injury is going well after he recently completed a rehab camp.

“He feels good and in great shape,” Lapin added.

Formerly WBO Usyka obliged fight against Joseph Parker. However, he is Ukrainian appealed to the WBO asking for more time for negotiations, citing a back injury.

Later, Usyk posted a video of himself dancing and playing football, which caused a wave of discontent in the boxing world.

As a result, the organization provided the absolute world champion additional 90 days for negotiations with the winner of the Parker-Wordley fight.

”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua

Ukrainian boxer and absolute champion Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) will return to the ring in the first half of 2026 and hold a mandatory title defense against the winner of the Joseph Parker – Fabio Wordley match.

About it in a comment to the publication Ring Magazine Serhiy Lapin, director of the team of the absolute heavyweight champion, said.

He also said that Usyk’s recovery from his back injury is going well after he recently completed a rehab camp.

“He feels good and in great shape,” Lapin added.

Formerly WBO Usyka obliged fight against Joseph Parker. However, he is Ukrainian appealed to the WBO asking for more time for negotiations, citing a back injury.

Later, Usyk posted a video of himself dancing and playing football, which caused a wave of discontent in the boxing world.

As a result, the organization provided the absolute world champion additional 90 days for negotiations with the winner of the Parker-Wordley fight.

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