The final bell had barely fallen at Wembley when Oleksandr Usyk, the undefeated heavyweight king, retreated from the roar of the crowd to find solace in a quieter moment. Having just secured a fifth‑round stoppage over Daniel Dubois, the 38‑year‑old southpaw took a moment to show gratitude not for ringside fans or pundits, but for the woman who’s been by his side longer than his world titles.
His wife, Yekaterina Usyk (often called Kate), has been a steadfast figure in Usyk’s career since they married in 2009. A proud mother of their four children—daughters Yelizaveta and Maria, and sons Kyrylo and Mykhailo—she juggles family life while managing the Usyk Foundation, an organization providing aid to Ukrainians affected by the war. The couple faced hardship together during the Russian invasion; Yekaterina remained by his side even as they fled their home in Bucha, witnessing firsthand the weight of conflict on their family.
Celebrating the intimate and joyous moment, this wasn’t a typical post-fight speech. On his official Instagram, Usyk shared a ringside embrace with Yekaterina and simply wrote: “You are my support, and my everything!” The seven‑word tribute wasn’t empty sentiment—it reflected years of shared sacrifice, from training camps that separated him from their newborn daughter to nights haunted by worry as bombs fell on their homeland.
Here’s a champion at the pinnacle of his profession, reminding the world—and himself—that his true victories lie at home. As he hinted post‑fight that he’ll take a few months off before potentially courting big names like Tyson Fury, Joseph Parker, or Anthony Joshua, it’s clear Yekaterina and their four children will be waiting, center ring, in the next chapter of his life.
Oleksandr Usyk consoles Daniel Dubois after brutal Wembley knockout
Usyk, who dropped Dubois twice before the referee waved it off, approached his 27-year-old opponent moments after the fight, speaking with the calm authority of a veteran guiding a younger rival. Placing a reassuring hand on Dubois, Usyk told him, “It’s not bad, it’s boxing, not ballet, not dancing. Daniel, you’re young, you can do it, you can dream. Dude dude, chill out, it’s boxing, think it’s sport brother.” The words, captured by Marca, reflected the composure of a fighter nicknamed “The Cat,” who is 11 years Dubois’ senior and clearly sees himself as both champion and mentor.
For Usyk, now at the twilight of a storied career, the gesture underscored his understanding of the grind younger contenders face. He admitted post-fight that he doesn’t know how many bouts he has left, saying, “I don’t know, Fury, Joshua, Chisora, Parker, now I just want to rest at home with my family.” It’s a reminder that while he remains the division’s puzzle, even the greats feel the clock ticking.
Still, his name continues to swirl in callouts. Beyond the familiar giants like Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh has publicly floated the idea of a showdown with rising 12-0 British prospect Moses Itauma, declaring on Twitter, “I want to see Usyk against Itauma. This is the fight.” Whether that clash materializes or not, Usyk’s night at Wembley wasn’t just about another knockout—it was about showing that even after a career-defining win, class can carry as much weight as power.
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