### Oleksandr Usyk’s Shocking Announcement: Plans to Leave Heavyweight Division and Dominate Cruiserweight Again
Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight champion, has once again shocked the boxing world with a bombshell announcement. Despite his recent triumph over Tyson Fury to become the undisputed heavyweight champion, Usyk has expressed dissatisfaction and is contemplating a move back down to the cruiserweight division. This decision comes as a surprise to many, considering Usyk’s dominant run in the heavyweight category. Usyk’s illustrious career spans over 11 years, during which he has achieved everything there is to win in boxing. He was an Olympic champion in London 2012, a world champion in Baku 2011, and a European champion in Liverpool 2008. As a professional, Usyk has conquered both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions with ease. In 2018, he became the undisputed cruiserweight champion by defeating Tony Bellew. Later, he moved up to heavyweight, where he solidified his legacy by defeating Tyson Fury.
Despite his recent victory on May 18, which placed him at the pinnacle of boxing, Usyk is already eyeing a new challenge. According to a report by talkSPORT’s Michael Benson, Usyk is considering moving back down to cruiserweight to unify the four major belts once again. “Oleksandr Usyk has declared that he is considering moving back down to CRUISERWEIGHT after the Tyson Fury rematch so he can attempt to become the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO cruiserweight world champion for a second time,” Benson reported on X (formerly Twitter).
Before his first fight against Fury, Usyk hinted at this possibility during an interview with TNT Sports. He expressed admiration for historic champions and mentioned Rocky Marciano’s undefeated record as an inspiration. “Maybe I will go back to cruiserweight and win,” Usyk said. Usyk’s announcement has elicited mixed reactions from fans. Some believe that he would easily dominate the cruiserweight division again, given his previous success. Others argue that the division lacks serious competition for someone of Usyk’s caliber, with the only real contender being Australian Jay Opetaia. Some fans even suggested that Usyk should try his luck in the new bridgerweight division, which sits between cruiserweight and heavyweight, to add another accolade to his already impressive resume.
However, not all reactions were positive. Some fans accused Usyk of trying to avoid tougher heavyweight opponents like Anthony Joshua or Jared Anderson. Despite these opinions, Usyk’s determination to continue challenging himself remains evident. Before making any moves, Usyk has at least one more fight in the heavyweight division: a highly anticipated rematch against Tyson Fury set for December 21. This fight will be crucial in determining Usyk’s immediate future and could further cement his status as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Usyk’s potential return to cruiserweight and his pursuit of becoming a two-time undisputed champion in the division would undoubtedly add another historic chapter to his already legendary career. For more updates on Oleksandr Usyk and the latest in sports, stay tuned to www.marca.com/en.
