Usyk is defending his dissertation for obtaining the academic degree of 'Doctor of Philosophy'.

Oleksandr Usyk is preparing to defend his dissertation

The world heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk plans to defend his dissertation on the topic 'Administrative and Legal Support for International Cooperation in the Field of Physical Culture and Sports'. He will receive the degree of 'Doctor of Philosophy' from the Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs. This information was published by the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance.

Usyk ranked among the highest-paid athletes

Currently, Oleksandr Usyk occupies the seventh position in the ranking of the highest-paid athletes of 2024. He earned $122 million last year. The leader of the ranking is football player Cristiano Ronaldo, who earned $260 million. Usyk is in the top 10 along with footballers, boxers, basketball players, and golfers.

The Ukrainian boxer plans to hold two more fights

The popular boxer plans to hold two more fights before the end of his career. The next fight is scheduled for February 22 against the winner of the match between Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker for the title according to the International Boxing Federation (IBF). Usyk noted that he has two years left in boxing and is ready for new challenges.

Usyk - heavyweight champion

Oleksandr Usyk holds the world champion titles from WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBO. In his last match, he defeated Tyson Fury and retained his titles. Usyk is also an Olympic champion and has not suffered a single defeat in the professional ring.

Niko Ali Walsh, the grandson of Muhammad Ali, compared Oleksandr Usyk to his grandfather. He noted that they have similar physical characteristics and sizes. Usyk is an ideal representative of the heavyweight class and impresses with his skills, like Muhammad Ali.