Oleksandr Usyk has announced that he is vacating his WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles.
The former undisputed champion confirmed he will not be retiring from the sport yet, but he has opted to give away his belts.
He also revealed that he will be fighting one last time before hanging up his gloves, with his opponent yet to be confirmed.
Usyk had been ordered to fight Agit Kabayel for the WBC strap, but that will now be void after the Ukrainian's decision.
"Friends, good afternoon everyone," Usyk began in a video posted on social media on Friday afternoon.
"Today is Friday, the weather is beautiful. It's a good day to say that I want to vacate all the belts I currently hold.
"I want to make them available, so that the guys who are next in the line can fight for them."
He added: "Friends, I'm leaving the belts, but I'm not leaving the sport because I still have my last dance.
"I want to thank everyone. I have great respect for all organisations.
"I want to thank everyone and say there's more to come! Glory to God for everything! Glory to Ukraine!
In the caption of his social media post, Usyk wrote: "This is a well-considered decision that I am confident will open new opportunities for me.
"This is not the end of the story. The continuation lies ahead."
Usyk vacates his WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles to bring an end to his complete dominance of the sport.
He decided to ditch his WBO belt in November last year, with Fabio Wardley upgraded to champion at the time.
That removed his title of undisputed champion, which he first claimed by beating Tyson Fury in 2024.
Usyk has held the WBA, WBC and IBF since - and the WBA crown has been his for well over four years after beating Anthony Joshua.
He has had the WBC belt since his 2024 win over Fury too.
And as for the IBF title, Usyk has been champion for just less than a year after beating Daniel Dubois last year to regain it.
What is next for Usyk?
As mentioned, Usyk was ordered to take on Kabayel, but that fight will no longer be happening after his decision.
The 39-year-old confirmed he would be fighting one more time before his retirement in his last dance.
And that last bout is not confirmed, with Usyk keeping things open when it comes to his final opponent.
It could end up being his most recent rival in kickboxing icon Rico Verhoeven, whom he beat in May.
Usyk came close to a shock defeat in that bout thanks to a controversial late stoppage.
That would have been his first-ever loss in the ring, as he boasts a stunning 25-0 record to date.
He will hope a win in his 'last dance' can take him to 26-0, retiring with a perfect record after an incredible career.
The former undisputed champion confirmed he will not be retiring from the sport yet, but he has opted to give away his belts.
He also revealed that he will be fighting one last time before hanging up his gloves, with his opponent yet to be confirmed.
Usyk had been ordered to fight Agit Kabayel for the WBC strap, but that will now be void after the Ukrainian's decision.
"Friends, good afternoon everyone," Usyk began in a video posted on social media on Friday afternoon.
"Today is Friday, the weather is beautiful. It's a good day to say that I want to vacate all the belts I currently hold.
"I want to make them available, so that the guys who are next in the line can fight for them."
He added: "Friends, I'm leaving the belts, but I'm not leaving the sport because I still have my last dance.
"I want to thank everyone. I have great respect for all organisations.
"I want to thank everyone and say there's more to come! Glory to God for everything! Glory to Ukraine!
In the caption of his social media post, Usyk wrote: "This is a well-considered decision that I am confident will open new opportunities for me.
"This is not the end of the story. The continuation lies ahead."
Usyk vacates his WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles to bring an end to his complete dominance of the sport.
He decided to ditch his WBO belt in November last year, with Fabio Wardley upgraded to champion at the time.
That removed his title of undisputed champion, which he first claimed by beating Tyson Fury in 2024.
Usyk has held the WBA, WBC and IBF since - and the WBA crown has been his for well over four years after beating Anthony Joshua.
He has had the WBC belt since his 2024 win over Fury too.
And as for the IBF title, Usyk has been champion for just less than a year after beating Daniel Dubois last year to regain it.
What is next for Usyk?
As mentioned, Usyk was ordered to take on Kabayel, but that fight will no longer be happening after his decision.
The 39-year-old confirmed he would be fighting one more time before his retirement in his last dance.
And that last bout is not confirmed, with Usyk keeping things open when it comes to his final opponent.
It could end up being his most recent rival in kickboxing icon Rico Verhoeven, whom he beat in May.
Usyk came close to a shock defeat in that bout thanks to a controversial late stoppage.
That would have been his first-ever loss in the ring, as he boasts a stunning 25-0 record to date.
He will hope a win in his 'last dance' can take him to 26-0, retiring with a perfect record after an incredible career.
