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The Independent
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Oleksandr Usyk's ex-promoter delivers verdict on potential Jake Paul fight
Oleksandr Usyk 's business partner and former promoter, Alex Krassyuk, has condemned a potential fight between the Ukrainian great and Jake Paul – after Usyk and the YouTube star faced off at Wembley. Krassyuk said that in this new world of crossover boxing, a fight with Paul is something that gets seriously discussed, but he appealed for it not to be in a boxing ring. Krassyuk told World Boxing News: 'This fight is widely discussed now, but it can't be a boxing match as it is a homicide." Paul has become an unlikely name in boxing, transitioning from a young YouTube star to a professional boxer, ranked in the top 15 of the WBA cruiserweight rankings. He is coming off the two highest-profile wins of his career against a 58-year-old Mike Tyson and the former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Despite his progress, Krassyuk said that even if the fight were under MMA rules, Paul would stand an equally small chance of survival, but sees the financial gain from the fight as attractive enough for the undisputed heavyweight champion to consider. He said: 'Even a cage fight does not leave chances for the young YouTuber. But money talks. And this event can generate some serious numbers.' Usyk's future has been uncertain since he made history and became a three-time undisputed champion, knocking out Daniel Dubois at Wembley on 19 July. After that fight, Paul entered the ring to face off with Usyk. The WBO have ordered negotiations between him and the interim champion, Joseph Parker, but Usyk has nothing left to prove, and Krassyuk said he will encourage his friend to retire. Krassyuk concluded: 'I don't see him fighting anymore, at least in boxing. He has proved it all, there's nothing more to gain. For sure, there're going to be some dossers around pushing him to the ring again. As a friend, I will do my best to convince him to retire.' Watch Itauma vs Whyte live on DAZN
The Independent
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Oleksandr Usyk's ex-promoter delivers a damning verdict on potential Jake Paul fight
Oleksandr Usyk 's business partner and former promoter, Alex Krassyuk, has condemned a potential fight between the Ukrainian great and Jake Paul. Krassyuk said that in this new world of crossover boxing, a fight with Paul is something that gets seriously discussed, but he appealed for it not to be in a boxing ring. Krassyuk told World Boxing News : 'This fight is widely discussed now, but it can't be a boxing match as it is a homicide." Paul has become an unlikely name in boxing, transitioning from a young YouTube star to a professional boxer, ranked in the top 15 of the WBA cruiserweight rankings. He is coming off the two highest-profile wins of his career against a 58-year-old Mike Tyson and the former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Despite his progress, Krassyuk said that even if the fight were under MMA rules, Paul would stand an equally small chance of survival, but sees the financial gain from the fight as attractive enough for the undisputed heavyweight champion to consider. He said: 'Even a cage fight does not leave chances for the young YouTuber. But money talks. And this event can generate some serious numbers.' Usyk's future has been uncertain since he made history and became a three-time undisputed champion , knocking out Daniel Dubois at Wembley on July 19 . The WBO have ordered negotiations between him and the interim champion, Joseph Parker, but Usyk has nothing left to prove, and Krassyuk said he will encourage his friend to retire. Krassyuk concluded: 'I don't see him fighting anymore, at least in boxing. He has proved it all, there's nothing more to gain. 'For sure, there're going to be some dossers around pushing him to the ring again. 'As a friend, I will do my best to convince him to retire.' Watch Itauma vs Whyte live on DAZN You can watch Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte live on DAZN on August 16. More information is available here.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Oleksandr Usyk in shock split from promoter one month before Daniel Dubois rematch
Just one month before Oleksandr Usyk's rematch with Daniel Dubois, the unified heavyweight champion has split from his promoter Alex Krassyuk in a surprising move. Usyk is scheduled to defend his titles against Dubois, who holds the IBF belt, at Wembley Stadium on 19 July – two years after surviving a controversial low blow to stop the Briton. If Usyk, 38, can defeat Dubois again, he will become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion, having previously reigned as undisputed cruiserweight champion. But while Krassyuk has been present for all of his compatriot's professional accolades, he will not be there on 19 July. Krassyuk has worked with Usyk for the entirety of the southpaw's professional career, following the boxer's Olympic gold-medal win at London 2012, but he released a statement on Sunday (22 June) to signal the end of their partnership. 'It's been a tremendous journey — 12 years of unbelievable success,' wrote the K2 Promotions chief on Instagram. 'Two young dreamers met each other to change the game. 'Back in 2013, I gave you my word — and I kept it. At the time, no one believed we were capable of achieving what we set out to do. But by the grace of God, we completed the mission impossible. 'Milestones we conquered together: September 2016 – WBO Cruiserweight Champion. January 2018 – WBO and WBC Cruiserweight Champion. July 2018 – Undisputed Cruiserweight Champion. September 2021 – WBO, WBA, and IBF Heavyweight Champion. May 2024 – Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. 'A dream come true!!! Thank you for all we've gone through and for the honor to be the lifetime promoter of the Double Undisputed. May the Lord bless you and guide your next steps. Thanks God for everything.' Usyk last fought in December, outpointing Tyson Fury for the second time in seven months to retain the unified heavyweight titles. In their first fight, last May, Usyk became the division's first undisputed champion in 24 years. After their first bout, he vacated the IBF belt to avoid a mandatory defence and enable a rematch with Fury, meaning interim champion Dubois was elevated to regular champion. Dubois, 27, knocked out Anthony Joshua at Wembley in September to retain the IBF title, before withdrawing from a February defence against Joseph Parker due to illness. Two days later, Parker stopped Dubois's replacement Martin Bakole, but his clash with 'Dynamite' was not reorganised. Instead, Dubois moved on to his upcoming rematch with Usyk, who is undefeated as a pro. In their first bout, in 2023, Usyk climbed off the canvas after a low blow by Dubois, before stopping the Briton in round nine. Dubois's team appealed the result, claiming the low blow was a legal body shot, but to no avail.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Oleksandr Usyk in shock split from promoter one month before Daniel Dubois rematch
Just one month before Oleksandr Usyk's rematch with Daniel Dubois, the unified heavyweight champion has split from his promoter Alex Krassyuk in a surprising move. Usyk is scheduled to defend his titles against Dubois, who holds the IBF belt, at Wembley Stadium on 19 July – two years after surviving a controversial low blow to stop the Briton. If Usyk, 38, can defeat Dubois again, he will become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion, having previously reigned as undisputed cruiserweight champion. But while Krassyuk has been present for all of his compatriot's professional accolades, he will not be there on 19 July. Krassyuk has worked with Usyk for the entirety of the southpaw's professional career, following the boxer's Olympic gold-medal win at London 2012, but he released a statement on Sunday (22 June) to signal the end of their partnership. 'It's been a tremendous journey — 12 years of unbelievable success,' wrote the K2 Promotions chief on Instagram. 'Two young dreamers met each other to change the game. 'Back in 2013, I gave you my word — and I kept it. At the time, no one believed we were capable of achieving what we set out to do. But by the grace of God, we completed the mission impossible. 'Milestones we conquered together: September 2016 – WBO Cruiserweight Champion. January 2018 – WBO and WBC Cruiserweight Champion. July 2018 – Undisputed Cruiserweight Champion. September 2021 – WBO, WBA, and IBF Heavyweight Champion. May 2024 – Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. 'A dream come true!!! Thank you for all we've gone through and for the honor to be the lifetime promoter of the Double Undisputed. May the Lord bless you and guide your next steps. Thanks God for everything.' Usyk last fought in December, outpointing Tyson Fury for the second time in seven months to retain the unified heavyweight titles. In their first fight, last May, Usyk became the division's first undisputed champion in 24 years. After their first bout, he vacated the IBF belt to avoid a mandatory defence and enable a rematch with Fury, meaning interim champion Dubois was elevated to regular champion. Dubois, 27, knocked out Anthony Joshua at Wembley in September to retain the IBF title, before withdrawing from a February defence against Joseph Parker due to illness. Two days later, Parker stopped Dubois's replacement Martin Bakole, but his clash with 'Dynamite' was not reorganised. Instead, Dubois moved on to his upcoming rematch with Usyk, who is undefeated as a pro. In their first bout, in 2023, Usyk climbed off the canvas after a low blow by Dubois, before stopping the Briton in round nine. Dubois's team appealed the result, claiming the low blow was a legal body shot, but to no avail.
The Independent
23-06-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Oleksandr Usyk in shock split from promoter one month before Daniel Dubois rematch
Just one month before Oleksandr Usyk 's rematch with Daniel Dubois, the unified heavyweight champion has split from promoter Alex Krassyuk in a surprising move. Usyk is scheduled to defend his titles against Dubois, who holds the IBF belt, at Wembley Stadium on 19 July – two years after surviving a controversial low blow to stop the Briton. If Usyk, 38, can defeat Dubois again, he will become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion, having previously reigned as undisputed cruiserweight champion. But while Krassyuk has been present for all of Usyk's professional accolades, he will not be there on 19 July. Krassyuk has worked with Usyk for the entirety of the southpaw's professional career, following the boxer's Olympic gold-medal win at London 2012, but he released a statement on Sunday (22 June) to signal the end of their partnership. 'It's been a tremendous journey — 12 years of unbelievable success,' wrote the K2 chief on Instagram. 'Two young dreamers met each other to change the game. 'Back in 2013, I gave you my word — and I kept it. At the time, no one believed we were capable of achieving what we set out to do. But by the grace of God, we completed the mission impossible. 'Milestones we conquered together: September 2016 – WBO Cruiserweight Champion. January 2018 – WBO and WBC Cruiserweight Champion. July 2018 – Undisputed Cruiserweight Champion. September 2021 – WBO, WBA, and IBF Heavyweight Champion. May 2024 – Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. 'A dream come true!!! Thank you for all we've gone through and for the honor to be the lifetime promoter of the Double Undisputed. May the Lord bless you and guide your next steps. Thanks God for everything.' Usyk last fought in December, outpointing Tyson Fury for the second time in seven months to retain the unified heavyweight titles. In their first fight, last May, Usyk became the division's first undisputed champion in 24 years. He then vacated the IBF belt to avoid a mandatory defence and enable a rematch with Fury, meaning interim champion Dubois was elevated to regular champion. Dubois, 27, knocked out Anthony Joshua at Wembley in September to retain the IBF title, before withdrawing from a February defence against Joseph Parker due to illness. Two days later, Parker stopped Dubois's replacement Martin Bakole, but his clash with 'Dynamite' was not reorganised. Instead, Dubois moved on to his upcoming rematch with Usyk, who is undefeated as a pro. In their first bout, in 2023, Usyk climbed off the canvas after a low blow by Dubois, before stopping the Briton in round nine. Dubois's team appealed the result, claiming the low blow was a legal body shot, but to no avail.
