Heavyweight boxing is entering a new era after Oleksandr Usyk’s decided to stand down as unified champion and sent his belts to different parts of the world. That's given a bunch of globally unheralded fighters the chance to emerge from the shadows in the sport's glamor division.

Alexander Usyk stunned fans and experts alike by defeating both Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, overcoming size and odds to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. His victories shattered the long-standing belief that smaller fighters couldn’t rule boxing’s biggest division.

Zuffa Boxing co-founder Dana White claims to know details of some big fights.

The Ukrainian has scattered the heavyweight division with his decision - but plenty of his biggest rivals may be locked up already and unable to take advantage.

The boxing calendar is loading up quickly as the first half of 2026 is drawing to a close. After a quick start to the year in January and February, tons of fights have been announced for spring and summer