Oleksandr Usyk: Age, weight, height, boxing record, nickname, trainer, world ranking, walk on song, promoter, net worth & more

We profile the undisputed crusierweight and heavyweight king, the Ukrainian sensation, Oleksandr Usyk.

Oleksandr Usyk - Profile

Born:	January 17th, 1987
Age:	38
Birthplace:	Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine
Nickname:	'The Cat'
Height:	6ft 3ins
Reach:	78ins
Stance:	Southpaw
Division:	Heavyweight
Professional record:	23-0 (14 KOs)
Amateur record:	315-15

Oleksandr Usyk - Age

How old is Oleksandr Usyk?

Oleksandr Usyk is 38-years-old and will celebrate his 39th birthday on 17th January, 2026.

Oleksandr Usyk - Weight

How heavy is Oleksandr Usyk?

Oleksandr Usyk operates in the heavyweight division, but is naturally a cruiserweight.

For his last fight against Tyson Fury, the Ukrainian tipped the scales at 226lbs, which is typically light for a heavyweight fighter.

Oleksandr Usyk - Height

How tall is Oleksandr Usyk?

Oleksandr Usyk stands at 6ft 3ins tall, which, compared to many other heavyweights, is relatively small.

Oleksandr Usyk - Boxing Record

Has Oleksandr Usyk ever been beaten?

23-0 (14 KOs)

Oleksandr Usyk's professional record is a perfect one, winning all 23 of his fights - 14 of which have come inside the scheduled distance.

The Ukrainian is, of course, a former undisputed cruiserweight and undisputed heavyweight champion, having fully unified both weight classes over the past few years.

Many questioned whether he could make the step up from cruiserweight to heavyweight, especially after labouring to an unconvincing victory over Derek Chisora in 2020.

However, since then, he has flourished in the blue-riband division, dethroning Anthony Joshua of his heavyweight titles, before beating him in the rematch and then subsequently seeing off Daniel Dubois and Tyson Fury, twice.

Oleksandr Usyk - Nickname

Why is Oleksandr Usyk called 'The Cat'?

Oleksandr Usyk carries his unique moniker 'The Cat' as a tribute to his incredible agility, slickness and quick movement inside the boxing ring.

Whilst being significantly smaller than many of his heavyweight rivals, few have been able to match the Ukrainian's speed and sharpness.

Where is Oleksandr Usyk from?

Oleksandr Usyk was born in Simferopol, Crimea, Ukraine and still resides in the city to this day despite the ongoing war with Russia.

Oleksandr Usyk - Promoter

Who is the promoter of Oleksandr Usyk?

OIleksandr Usyk is currently tied to K2 promotions, a boxing management company overseen by Alex Krassyuk and owned by former heavyweight rulers Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko.

Usyk and Krassyuk have held a long-term partnership, with the two working together throughout the full professional career of the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

For a short period, Usyk was co-promoted by Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing, where his fights were shown exclusively on Sky Sports in the UK and on DAZN in the United States.

That contract expired a couple of years ago however, with Usyk now solely represented by K2, although he also holds a close relationship with Turki Alalshikh, who heads Riyadh Season.

Oleksandr Usyk - Trainer

Who is Oleksandr Usyk's trainer?

Like many other professional fighters, Oleksandr Usyk has worked with numerous boxing trainers over the years, but currently trains under Sergey Lapin.

Lapin is a lifelong friend of Usyk's and has previously served as an analyst in his camp before stepping up into the role of head trainer in 2021.

Usyk was previously trained by Anatoly Lomachenko, the father of Vasiliy Lomachenko, but opted to shake things up in his camp in 2021 as he bid to become a heavyweight world champion.

Oleksandr Usyk - World Ranking

What is Oleksandr Usyk's heavyweight world ranking?

Given Oleksandr Usyk currently holds heavyweight gold for three of the four officially recognised governing bodies, the Ukrainian is ranked as the world number one.

His decision to vacate the IBF title, which is now held by Daniel Dubois, means he no longer holds an official ranking with them.

Oleksandr Usyk - Walk-On Song

What is Oleksandr Usyk's walk-on song?

Oleksandr Usyk has become synonymous with his walk out song, which is entitled 'Brothers' and sang by Ukrainian artist Vasyl Zhadan.

Has Oleksandr Usyk ever been knocked down?

Incredibly, despite being a 23 fight veteran, Oleksandr Usyk has never been put down on the canvas since turning professional - this despite the former cruiserweight often tackling opponents who have boasted significant weight advantages.

Usyk has however been put down twice as an amateur, both against Artur Beterbiev, although on each occasion he managed to secure points successes.

Oleksandr Usyk - Net Worth

How much is Oleksandr Usyk worth?

As of April, 2025, it is estimated that Oleksandr Usyk possesses a fortune of around £200m, with the vast majority of that coming from fight purses over the past three years.

His venture into the heavyweight division, and subsequent crowning as champion, has significantly bolstered his fortune, with the Ukrainian reported to have earned in excess of £120m alone for his two fights with Tyson Fury - both of which he won.

Who is Oleksandr Usyk's wife?

Oleksandr Usyk is married to Ukrainian celebrity Yekaterina Usyk, with the pair tying the knot back in 2009.

Yekaterina, who goes by Katerina for short, typically keeps her personal life incredibly private, despite her being a hugely popular figure in her home country.

How many children does Oleksandr Usyk have?

Oleksandr Usyk is a father to four children, Yelizaveta, Maria, Mykhailo and Kyrylo.