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Usyk says vacating heavyweight world title belts
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said on Friday that he was vacating his three boxing world title belts but is not retiring. The 39-year-old Ukrainian, who is unbeaten in his professional career, said that he wanted “to make them free so that the guys who are in line for them can box”. Usyk’s announcement came just [] The post Usyk says vacating heavyweight world title belts appeared first on The Namibian.
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Irish Mirror
· Jun 28, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk vacates heavyweight titles and makes retirement announcement
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has confirmed he is going to vacate his title belts in a statement which gave a huge hint on his boxing future
Kyiv Post
· Jun 27, 2026
Usyk Says Vacating Heavyweight World Title Belts
Oleksandr Usyk, the 39-year-old undefeated Ukrainian heavyweight champion, has officially vacated his WBA, WBC, and IBF world title belts. In a social media statement on Friday, Usyk explained the decision was made to allow current contenders to compete for the championships, while confirming he will not retire and plans to participate in one final fight.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jun 26, 2026
Ukrainian boxer Usyk decides to vacate all his world titles
Ukrainian boxing star Oleksandr Usyk (25-0, 16 KOs) has announced that he is vacating all of his heavyweight world titles.
GiveMeSport
· Jun 27, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk: 'Real Reason' He Vacated His World Titles Revealed
The 'real reason' Oleksandr Usyk vacated all of his world heavyweight titles has been revealed
Irish Star
· Jun 30, 2026
Retired MMA legend eyed for Oleksandr Usyk's last fight after missing out on UFC White House
Boxing icon Oleksandr Usyk made the surprising decision to vacate all his heavyweight titles last week ahead of his final career fight, which could come against one of the greatest ever MMA stars
Jamaica Observer
· Jun 22, 2026
Antonio Watson and Stacey-Ann Williams win national 400m titles
Former World Champion Antonio Watson and Stacey-Ann Williams both earned their maiden national senior titles on Sunday when they won the men's and women's 400m at the JAAA national championships at the National Stadium.Watson won with a splendid 44.73 seconds clocking, his fastest time since 2023 when he shocked the world to win the World Championships gold medal in Budapest.He came off the bend just ahead and held on to the lead to get to the finish line first with Delano Kennedy second with 45.11 seconds and Zaveir Brown third with 45.26 seconds.Williams ran 50.33 seconds to win the women’s 400m and cop her first senior national title, finishing ahead of Leah Anderson- 51.04 seconds and Shana Kay Anderson - 51.52 seconds.-Paul A Reid
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Related coverage for "Usyk says vacating heavyweight world title belts": Irish Mirror — Oleksandr Usyk vacates heavyweight titles and makes retirement announcement. Kyiv Post — Usyk Says Vacating Heavyweight World Title Belts. Ukrainska Pravda — Ukrainian boxer Usyk decides to vacate all his world titles. GiveMeSport — Oleksandr Usyk: 'Real Reason' He Vacated His World Titles Revealed. Irish Star — Retired MMA legend eyed for Oleksandr Usyk's last fight after missing out on UFC White House. Jamaica Observer — Antonio Watson and Stacey-Ann Williams win national 400m titles