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    Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
    Reach198 cm (78 in)
    Early life

    Usyk was born in Simferopol, Crimean Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union on 17 January 1987, to parents originally from northern Ukraine. His mother was born in the Chernihiv region (in the village of Rybotyn, … See more

    Amateur career

    At the 2006 European Championships he won his first three matches but lost in the semi-final to Matvey Korobov.
    He then moved up to light-heavyweight later and won the Strandja Cup in 2008. In February 2… See more

    Professional career

    Usyk turned pro in late 2013 at the age of 26 and signed a promotional deal with the Klitschko brothers' K2 Promotions, fighting in the cruiserweight division.
    On 9 November 2013 Usyk made his professiona… See more

    Personal life

    Usyk is married and has four children. They live in Kyiv, Ukraine. His wife also has Russian citizenship. Usyk practices multiple martial arts outside of boxing; including Jiu-Jitsu, Sambo, and Judo.
    Usyk is an … See more