After missing the Fury fight, world champion boxer Oleksandr Usky makes a career switch.

Oleksandr Usyk, the highly regarded pound-for-pound boxing star, has made a surprising announcement regarding his career. Despite missing out on a historic four-belt heavyweight unification clash with Tyson Fury, Usyk is set to return to the ring on August 26 in Poland to face Britain's Daniel Dubois. However, alongside his boxing commitments, Usyk has also revealed a major move to Ukrainian football team FC Polissya, signing a one-year deal.

Surprising career move

While training for his next title defence, Usyk has chosen to pursue a new venture in the world of football. Last year, he made a cameo appearance for FC Polissya in a friendly match. As promised, Usyk signed with the club after they earned promotion to the first division. However, the specifics of his involvement with the team remain unclear, with further details of the contract yet to be announced.

Fury fight fallout

Usyk's surprising career move comes after failed negotiations with Tyson Fury for their highly anticipated undisputed decider. The two champions were unable to agree on terms, particularly in relation to the financial aspects of a potential rematch. As a result, Fury is now set to face ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou on October 24 in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Usyk, obliged to defend his title, will take on Daniel Dubois in his upcoming bout.

It's clear that Usyk is not letting his disappointment in missing out on the Fury fight hinder his ambition and desire to compete in the sporting world. With a combination of boxing and football, he's embarking on an exciting and unexpected chapter in his career.