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Usyk Injured, Forced To Cancel April 23 Clash With Stephen Simmons

•Mar 30, 2016

Stephen Simmons has had the biggest opportunity of his career snatched away from him. The Scottish cruiserweight (14-1, 6 KOs) had been set to challenge Oleksandr Usyk for the WBO Inter-Continental title in Ukraine. But ‘Simbo’, 31, is now awaiting another fight date after it was revealed that Usyk (9-0, 9KOs) - currently the WBO’s mandatory challenger to world champion Krzysztof Glowacki - had picked up an injury and was forced to cancel their upcoming clash.

Simmons: Oleksandr Usyk Opportunity Was a 'No-Brainer'

Elliot Foster

•Mar 24, 2016

Stephen Simmons has insisted that there was no thinking time needed when making the decision to take his next fight. The Scottish cruiserweight has been handed a surprising opportunity that is an uphill task to say the least –– but it’s one he says will bring “massive rewards.”

Oleksandr Usyk-Stephen Simmons Set For Arpil 23 in Kiev

Vadim Pushkin

•Mar 22, 2016

Undefeated Olympic gold medal winner Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine will return to action on April 23rd in Kiev (Ukraine). Usyk (9-0, 9KO) will take on 31-year-old Briton Stephen Simmons (14-1, 6KO). Usyk is the mandatory challenger to the WBO cruiserweight world title, which is currently held by champion Krzysztof Glowacki (25-0, 16KOs) of Poland.

Oleksandr Usyk To Have Interim Bout Before WBO Title Shot

Vadim Pushkin

•Mar 19, 2016

Undefeated Olympic gold medal winner Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine will have an interim fight before moving forward to a mandatory title opportunity.

Klitschko Confident That Usyk Wins a World Title This Year

Vadim Pushkin

•Jan 4, 2016

Former world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (9-0, 9KOs) is confident that cruiserweight contender Oleksandr Usyk will capture a world title this year. Usyk is promoted by Klitschko's promotional banner, K2 Promotions. The undefeated Olympic gold medal winner is already in line for the WBO championship, which is owned by dangerous Polish fighter Krzysztof Glowacki.

Usyk's Trainer Wants To Crown Him Champ at Two Weights

Vadim Pushkin

•Dec 31, 2015

Veteran trainer James Ali Bashir has big goals for rising cruiserweight superstar Oleksandr Usyk (9-0, 9KOs). The boxer stepped in the ring three times in 2015, stopped Andrey Knyazev in eight rounds in April, Johnny Muller in three rounds in August and earlier this month he knocked out one-time heavyweight contender Pedro Rodriguez in seven rounds.

Oleksandr Usyk Breaks Down, Stops Rodriguez in Seven

BoxingScene Staff

•Dec 12, 2015

Kiev, Ukraine #1 Ranked Cruiserweight Contender Oleksandr Usyk, (9-0, 9KO’s) staopped world ranked, once beaten Pedro “El Reguilete” Rodriguez, (21-2, 19KO’s), of Miami, Florida in seven rounds at the Sport Palace in Kiev, Ukraine. It was tough early on and Rodriguez landed some decent shots, but Usyk began to take over the fight was each passing round. He dropped Rodriguez after breaking him down late in the sixth.

Usyk vs. Rodriguez is Set for December 12th in Kiev

Alexey Sukachev

•Dec 1, 2015

Ukrainian kayo artist Olexander Usyk (8-0, 8 KOs), considered by many to be future of the cruiserweight division, will risk his WBO #1 ranking and WBO I/C title on December 19 at the Palace of Sports in Kiev, Ukraine. The 2012 Olympic gold medalist for Ukraine, 28 and making the fourth defense of his title, will collide with Cuban expatriate Pedro Rodriguez (22-1, 19 KOs) in the main event of the show, promoted by K2 Ukraine. The Ukrainian is 2-0, 2 KOs this year with stoppage wins over Andrey Knyazev and Johnny Mueller.

Usyk Destroys Muller in Three, Berinchyk Wins

Alexey Sukachev

•Aug 29, 2015

2012 London Olympics heavyweight gold medalist Olexander Usyk (8-0, 8 KOs) continued his South African road of mayhem as he drubbed and then stopped Johnny Muller (19-5-2, 13 KOs) of Roodepoort, Gauteng, with a second shy of the end of round three of their twelve-round minor title affair. 28-year old Usyk further strengthened his position of a real cruiserweight contender. Usyk vs. Muller was a fight of the night, held at the Kiev Palace of Sports in Kiev, Ukraine, by K2 Promotions. Kiev mayor, K2 owner and ex-WBC heavyweight champion Vitaliy Klitschko enjoyed his protege's performance at ringside.

Weights From Kiev: Usyk 199.5 Lbs, Muller 195 Lbs.

Alexey Sukachev

•Aug 28, 2015

WBO #2 rated cruiserweight Oleksandr Usyk (7-0, 7 KOs) will face WBO #15 Johnny Muller (19-4-2, 13 KOs) tomorrow, on August 29, in Kiev, Ukraine, with the WBO Intercontinental title at stake. The event will be distributed by Inter channel and will feature several more contests, including a much-awaited debut of fiery junior welterweight Denis Berinchyk. The tourney is presented by K2 Promotions Ukraine and sponsored by Khortytsia. Usyk tipped the scales at a ripped and ready 199.5 lbs., while Muller weighed in at 195 lbs