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Oleksandr Usyk vacates all titles, says next fight will be ‘last dance’: What happens to vacated belts?

Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is vacating his titles to prepare for a final 'last dance' bout before retirement.

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The brief

Oleksandr Usyk has announced he is vacating his trio of heavyweight titles. While he is giving up the belts, coverage clarifies that he is not retiring immediately, as he is planning one final fight.

Reports from ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, and the BBC emphasize Usyk's intent to set his sights on a retirement bout. Bad Left Hook specifically raises questions regarding the status of the now-vacated belts.

Future coverage is expected to focus on the details of Usyk's 'last dance' and the determination of who will compete for the vacant heavyweight titles.

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Quick answers

Is Oleksandr Usyk retiring immediately?

No; according to the BBC, he is not retiring yet, though he is planning a 'last dance' fight.

How many titles is Usyk vacating?

CBS Sports reports that he is vacating a trio of heavyweight titles.

What has Usyk called his upcoming final fight?

Usyk has referred to his next fight as his 'last dance'.

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