Oleksandr Usyk, the reigning WBC, WBA, and WBO heavyweight champion, secured a decisive unanimous decision victory over Tyson Fury in their rematch held on Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This marks another successful defense for Usyk, following his previous split decision win over Fury at the same venue last May. Despite Fury dedicating three months of rigorous training to avenge his earlier defeat, Usyk’s slick performance once again proved too much for “The Gypsy King.”
Alongside the victory, rumors about Usyk’s grueling training regimen have captivated fans online. Known for his extraordinary discipline, Usyk reportedly subjected himself to an intense training routine that demanded nothing less than perfection. According to reports shared on The Fight Bubble’s Instagram page, the Ukrainian champion completed 15 rounds of five minutes each during his training. Remarkably, if he even grazed the ropes during any round, he would restart the entire session, forcing himself to achieve flawlessness in every movement.
This level of dedication left fans awestruck. One user questioned how he could endure such rigorous training, highlighting the extreme difficulty of going through 75 minutes of relentless effort without error. Another pointed out that no matter how hard Usyk trains, time and age will eventually catch up to him, as they have with many legendary boxers like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson.
Usyk himself has admitted that he does not enjoy the demanding nature of training camps. Speaking to The Mirror before his fight with Fury, he revealed, “I have always been sick of training. If you are in training camps for several months whilst doing the hard work ahead of fights, you would feel the same or even worse!” Despite his dislike for the process, Usyk maintains a balanced approach. During an interview with DAZN Boxing just days before the fight, he shared that his routine also includes lighter activities like cardio, stretching, and time spent relaxing with family.
Fans have also speculated about potential opponents for Usyk, with some humorously suggesting that Jake Paul might challenge him. Others marveled at his incredible conditioning, even at 37, and expressed disbelief at his ability to maintain such a high level of performance.
Usyk’s age has raised questions about how long he can continue to dominate in the sport. Despite his undefeated record and the distinction of being an undisputed champion in two weight classes, time remains an unbeaten opponent for all athletes. While Usyk shows no signs of slowing down, fans are left wondering when he might decide to retire and whether his legendary training routine will keep him at the top for much longer.