Oleksandr Usyk’s two sons are eager to continue their father’s legacy once he retires from the boxing ring.
The Ukrainian fighter is set to face off against Daniel Dubois on Saturday night in his quest to reclaim the title of undisputed heavyweight champion for the second time. Usyk, who previously clinched Olympic gold as an amateur, transitioned to ruling the cruiserweight division before moving up to the top tier of boxing.
In a previous bout, Usyk briefly held all four championship belts after defeating Tyson Fury, only to relinquish his IBF title later on. However, he is determined to reclaim the crown in the upcoming rematch with Dubois before hanging up his gloves after one final fight.
Usyk’s sons, Mykhailo and Kyrylo, have already expressed their aspirations to emulate their father’s success. Usyk shared, “My son aims to become an Olympic judo champion, while my youngest son dreams of becoming a boxing world champion. I always remind them that achieving such goals requires immense dedication and sacrifices, even though fame may not always bring joy.”
The highly anticipated showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois for the undisputed heavyweight championship is scheduled for Saturday, July 19.
Fans can catch the action by ordering the fight on DAZN PPV for £24.99 or access it for free with a DAZN Annual plan.
Usyk dedicated three months away from his wife to prepare for the rematch with Dubois, during which his sons accompanied him to training camp. Despite the challenges of being apart from his family, Usyk emphasized the importance of focus and sacrifice in pursuing his career path, reflecting on his humble beginnings and the desire to provide a better future for his children.
While Usyk initially had modest ambitions as a youth, merely seeking to prove himself as the toughest kid in his neighborhood through boxing, his coach’s belief in his potential as a world champion changed his outlook. Usyk recounted the skepticism he faced from his community regarding his lofty dreams, highlighting the hard work and unwavering self-belief that propelled him to his current champion status.
As Usyk reflected on his journey and the divergent paths taken by his peers, he acknowledged the sacrifices made along the way, underscoring the dedication and perseverance required to turn aspirations into reality.
