Even prior to the first fight, Usyk was considered a pound-for-pound great. An Olympic gold medalist in 2012 and an undisputed champion at cruiserweight level, he boasts one of the best resumes in the sport.
Usyk became the first undisputed champion of the division since Lennox Lewis reigned supreme at the turn of the millennium and the 37-year-old is in line for another huge payday.
Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury on points in May
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While clearly not the first big payday of his remarkable career, it’s seemingly likely to be the most money he’s ever earned from one fight.
What is Oleksandr Usyk’s net worth?
Still, as one of the sport’s most revered fighters, Usyk has certainly made some stunning career earnings, both from fights and various sponsorship deals.
According to SportsKeeda, Usyk’s net worth stands at a whopping $50million, which roughly equates to around £39.2million.
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