Oleksandr Usyk vacates heavyweight title belts but insists he is not retiring

Oleksandr Usyk has decided to give up his three heavyweight title belts, including those from the WBC, WBA, and IBF, but he's adamant that he's not hanging up his gloves. The 39-year-old Ukrainian, who remains undefeated, claims this is a "well-considered" move that will "open new opportunities" rather than marking the end of his career. This decision might reshape the heavyweight landscape, offering fresh avenues for other fighters and potentially allowing Usyk to pursue different challenges within or outside the sport.