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Usyk has been named one of TIME’s most influential people in sports

Ukrainian heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk has been named to the TIME100 Sports 2026 list, which TIME magazine has dedicated to the most influential figures in global sports. The Ukrainian was included in the “Leaders” category. This is reported in a TIME publication, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"

Usyk’s inclusion in the TIME100 Sports list marks yet another international recognition of the Ukrainian champion’s influence not only in boxing but also in the global sports community.

TIME100 Sports highlights people who shape the sports agenda, set trends, and influence a global audience.

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Usyk — in the “Leaders” category

In the TIME100 Sports 2026 ranking, Oleksandr Usyk is featured in the “Leaders” category. This is one of the key sections of the list, in which TIME includes athletes and officials whose influence extends far beyond their results in the ring.

For Ukraine, this is particularly significant news, as Usyk remains one of the most famous Ukrainian athletes in the world and one of the leading sports figures associated with the country on the international stage.

Only three representatives from the world of combat sports made the list

According to specialized sports sources, only three representatives from the world of combat sports made it onto the TIME100 Sports 2026 list: Oleksandr Usyk, Amanda Serrano, and Dana White.

This makes the Ukrainian champion’s presence in the ranking even more notable.

Usyk’s inclusion in the TIME100 Sports list means that his influence is recognized not only for his titles and victories but also for his role in modern sports as a whole. For Ukrainian sports, this is yet another confirmation that our athletes remain visible and influential at the highest international level.

As a reminder, Ukrainian heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk faced Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. The boxing match took place in a special open-air arena near the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt and ended with Usyk’s victory.

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