“Champion Usyk’s has showcased incredible activity in recent years, facing and defeating champions in his division like Anthony Joshua twice, Tyson Fury twice, and Daniel Dubois twice,” noted the WBC’s ruling. “He did all of that while maintaining his undefeated record. In reaching its approval decision, the WBC Board of Governors considered Champion Usyk’s activity, which is unprecedented, especially in the heavyweight division.”
Oleksandr Usyk-Rico Verhoeven ‘Special Event’ now a sanctioned WBC title fight
