In the spring Vogue Ukraine Edition 13, legendary boxer Oleksandr Usyk became the cover hero and talked about his path in sports, discipline, faith, family and Ukraine. In the new issue, he appears not only as a champion, but as an outstanding personality who has already entered the history of world sports. Along with a long interview, we publish a selection of photos from key moments of his career – from Olympic gold in London 2012 to the main fights in professional boxing. These frames show early victories in the international ring, winning the world heavyweight title, triumphs over Marco Hook, Murat Gassiev and Tony Bellew, as well as historic fights in super heavyweight against Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois and Tyson Fury. This photo chronicle shows the path of a Ukrainian boxer from Olympic champion to absolute world champion in two weight categories.
Oleksandr Usyk reacts after being declared the winner of his fight against Bulgaria's Tervel Pulev in the 91 kg weight category at the 2012 Olympic Games. London, United Kingdom, August 10, 2012
Oleksandr Usyk celebrates his victory over Italian Clemente Russo in the boxing final in the 91 kg weight category at the 2012 Olympic Games. London, United Kingdom, August 11, 2012
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Oleksandr Usyk after the awards ceremony where he won the gold medal in the boxing final in the weight category up to 91 kg at the 2012 Olympic Games. London, United Kingdom, August 11, 2012
Oleksandr Usyk lands a punch against Thabiso Mchun during their WBO world light heavyweight title fight at The Forum in Inglewood, California, USA, December 17, 2016.
Oleksandr Usyk after defeating Thabiso Mchunu of South Africa to win the WBO world heavyweight title at The Forum in Inglewood, California, USA, December 17, 2016
Marco Huk and Oleksandr Usyk exchange punches during their World Boxing Super Series fight for the WBO light heavyweight title at the Max-Schmeling-Halle arena in Berlin, Germany, September 9, 2017.
Oleksandr Usyk celebrates his victory over Marco Huk in the World Boxing Super Series fight for the WBO light heavyweight title at the Max-Schmeling-Halle arena in Berlin, Germany, September 9, 2017
Oleksandr Usyk celebrates his victory over Marco Huk in the World Boxing Super Series fight for the WBO light heavyweight title at the Max-Schmeling-Halle arena in Berlin, Germany, September 9, 2017
Oleksandr Usyk lands a punch against Tony Bellew during their WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF and The Ring world heavyweight title fight at the Manchester Arena. Manchester, United Kingdom, November 10, 2018
Oleksandr Usyk knocks out Tony Bellew during their fight for the WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF and The Ring world heavyweight titles at the Manchester Arena. Manchester, United Kingdom, November 10, 2018
Oleksandr Usyk celebrates his victory over Tony Bellew after the fight for the WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF and The Ring world heavyweight titles at the Manchester Arena. Manchester, United Kingdom, November 10, 2018
Oleksandr Usyk after defeating Tony Bellew in a fight for the WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF and The Ring world heavyweight titles. Manchester, United Kingdom, November 10, 2018
Oleksandr Usyk lands a punch as Anthony Joshua dodges during their world heavyweight title fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. London, United Kingdom, September 25, 2021
Oleksandr Usyk after defeating Anthony Joshua to win the world heavyweight title at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. London, United Kingdom, September 25, 2021
Oleksandr Usyk celebrates with fans as he returns to the locker room after defeating Anthony Joshua in a world heavyweight title fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. London, United Kingdom, September 25, 2021
Oleksandr Usyk lands a punch against Anthony Joshua during their world heavyweight title fight at the King Abdullah Sports City Arena. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, August 20, 2022
Oleksandr Usyk lands a punch against Daniel Dubois during their heavyweight fight at Stadion Wroclaw. Wroclaw, Poland, August 26, 2023
Oleksandr Usyk celebrates his victory over Daniel Dubois after their heavyweight fight at Stadion Wroclaw. Wroclaw, Poland, August 26, 2023
Oleksandr Usyk enters the ring before his fight for the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO titles and the title of absolute world heavyweight champion at the Kingdom Arena. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk lands a punch against Tyson Fury during their fight for the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO titles and the title of absolute world heavyweight champion at the Kingdom Arena. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury during their fight for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion at the Kingdom Arena. Usyk won by split decision to become the first absolute world heavyweight champion in 25 years in the four-belt era. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk awaits the judges' decision after his fight for the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO titles and the title of absolute world heavyweight champion at the Kingdom Arena. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk kisses his wife Kateryna Usyk after defeating Tyson Fury in a fight for the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO titles and the title of absolute world heavyweight champion at the Kingdom Arena. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk lands a punch against Tyson Fury during their IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight title fight at the Kingdom Arena. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 21, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk poses in a T-shirt reading “Free Azovstal Defenders” during an open media training session at Undisputed ahead of his IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO heavyweight title fight against Daniel Dubois. London, United Kingdom, July 16, 2025
Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk during their fight for the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles at Wembley Stadium. London, United Kingdom, July 19, 2025
Oleksandr Usyk celebrates his knockout victory over Daniel Dubois after referee Michael Griffin stopped the fight in their IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO heavyweight title fight at Wembley Stadium. London, United Kingdom, July 19, 2025
Oleksandr Usyk poses with his championship belts after defeating Daniel Dubois in a fight for the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles at Wembley Stadium. London, United Kingdom, July 19, 2025