Piers Morgan asks Oleksandr Usyk about the hardest punch he's ever taken

THE RISE OF OLEKSANDR USYK. Oleksandr Usyk has built one of the most remarkable careers in modern boxing, combining elite technique, intelligence, movement, and relentless determination to reach the very top of the sport. His journey began long before heavyweight glory Usyk captured Olympic gold at the 2012 London Games before turning professional and quickly establishing himself as one of the cruiserweight division's most dangerous fighters. In 2018, he completed his rise by defeating Murat Gassiev in the World Boxing Super Series final, becoming the undisputed cruiserweight champion. Then came the move to heavyweight Facing naturally bigger opponents, Usyk relied on exceptional footwork, timing, accuracy, and the ability to adapt. His victories over Anthony Joshua earned him unified heavyweight titles and proved that his skills could translate against the biggest fighters in the sport. Then, in 2024, Usvk reached another historic milestone. He defeated Tyson Fury to become the undisputed heavyweight champion, cementing his place among boxing's elite. Usvk's career is a reminder that size isn't everything. Speed, Skill,Discipline, Ring, IQ Those qualities can take a fighter all the way to the top. From Olympic champion to undisputed, cruiserweight champion to undisputed heavyweight champion-Oleksandr Usyk built a legacy that will be remembered for generations.