Oleksandr Usyk will no longer be the undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion after vacating his IBF title.

What happened?

He became the first undisputed champ in the four-belt era when he beat Tyson Fury to claim the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF belts in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last month.

Oleksandr Usyk is set to rematch Fury later this year, as per the terms of the two-fight contract signed by both fighters, meaning he won’t be able to defend his IBF crown against mandatory challenger, Daniel Dubois.

Why it matters for Oleksandr Usyk

The move means the winner of the rematch with Fury — expected to take place in Saudi Arabia in December — will not be undisputed champion.

Oleksandr Usyk moved to a perfect 22-0 for his career with the win over Fury, coming out ahead via a split decision 115-112, 113-114 and 114-113 on the judges’ scorecards.

What comes next?

Daniel Dubois is now expected to meet fellow Brit heavyweight Anthony Joshua for the title in September.

Confirming his apparent intention to move aside, Usyk said in a video posted on X: “Anthony and Daniel, listen. I know the IBF title is important to you. It is my present to you on September 21.”

Oleksandr Usyk became the first undisputed champion of the heavyweight division since Lennox Lewis in 2000 to join the likes of Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield in the most exclusive club in the sport.

The Ukrainian, 37, will focus on his rematch with Fury, which is set to take place later this year.

Oleksandr Usyk's decision to vacate the IBF title will have significant implications for the heavyweight division, with several fighters now vying for the vacant belt.

And with the IBF title now up for grabs, the stage is set for an exciting showdown between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua in September.

But for Oleksandr Usyk, the focus remains on his rematch with Fury, which is expected to be one of the biggest fights of the year.

So the boxing world will be watching with bated breath as these two heavyweight giants clash in the ring once again.

Oleksandr Usyk's perfect 22-0 record will be put to the test when he faces Fury in the rematch, scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia in December.

The stage is set for an epic battle between two of the best heavyweights in the world, with the winner set to claim bragging rights as one of the best in the sport.

Oleksandr Usyk's decision to vacate the IBF title may have come as a surprise to some, but it's a move that will allow him to focus on his rematch with Fury and potentially set up an even bigger fight in the future.

The Ukrainian's boxing career has been marked by several notable victories, including his win over Fury last month.

And with his sights set on the rematch, Oleksandr Usyk will be looking to prove once again why he's considered one of the best heavyweights in the world.

The boxing world will be watching with interest as the situation unfolds, with several fighters now vying for the vacant IBF title.

Oleksandr Usyk's legacy as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time will be cemented if he can emerge victorious in his rematch with Fury.

The stage is set for an exciting few months in the heavyweight division, with several big fights on the horizon.

And at the center of it all is Oleksandr Usyk, the Ukrainian heavyweight who continues to make waves in the boxing world.

Oleksandr Usyk's training regime will be put to the test as he prepares for his rematch with Fury, which is set to take place in Saudi Arabia in December.

The Ukrainian will be looking to fine-tune his skills and come out on top in the rematch, which is expected to be one of the biggest fights of the year.

But for now, the focus remains on the IBF title, which is set to be contested by Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua in September.

The winner of that fight will claim the vacant belt and set themselves up for a potential showdown with Oleksandr Usyk in the future.

And with the heavyweight division heating up, the stage is set for an exciting few months of boxing action.

Oleksandr Usyk's decision to vacate the IBF title has sent shockwaves through the boxing world, with several fighters now vying for the vacant belt.

But the Ukrainian remains focused on his rematch with Fury, which is set to take place later this year.

The boxing world will be watching with interest as the situation unfolds, with several big fights on the horizon.

And at the center of it all is Oleksandr Usyk, the Ukrainian heavyweight who continues to make waves in the boxing world.