Usyk Parts Ways with Krassyuk — Promoter Fallout Three Weeks Before Dubois Showdown

Oleksandr Usyk splits from longtime promoter Alexander Krassyuk just three weeks before Daniel Dubois rematch at Wembley, leaving fans asking: what the hell is going on behind the scenes?

The rematch is set: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois on July 19 at Wembley Stadium, streaming LIVE on DAZN at 7 PM UK / 2 PM ET. And now, just weeks out, Usyk has dropped a bombshell—he’s split from his long-time promoter Alexander Krassyuk. After 12 years together and two undisputed runs, this breakup wasn’t expected. There’s no drama being aired publicly, but you have to wonder what’s going on behind the curtain.

 When a fighter as surgical and private as Usyk parts ways with the guy who took him from Olympic gold to unified in two divisions—just before a make-or-break heavyweight rematch—it’s not “business as usual.” It’s a signal. Of what? We’re all guessing.

From gold to glory: 12 years, two divisions, and a legacy built in silence

Krassyuk and Usyk weren’t some glitzy Instagram duo. They worked in the shadows and built something that will go down in history. Usyk turned pro after London 2012, signed with Krassyuk and K2 Promotions, and within 10 fights was WBO cruiserweight champion after handling Krzysztof Głowacki.

Then came the unification tear: WBSS wins over Briedis and Gassiev made Usyk the undisputed cruiser king. He moved up, everyone doubted him, and by 2021 he made Anthony Joshua look like a sparring partner—twice. Then he dismantled Dubois in 2023 and took Tyson Fury to school in 2024.

And now,  after all that? Krassyuk posts a goodbye on Instagram.

“It’s been a tremendous journey — 12 years of unbelievable success… Back in 2013, I gave you my word — and I kept it. At the time, no one believed we were capable of achieving what we set out to do.”

He added:

“By the grace of God, we completed the mission impossible… A dream come true!!! Thank you for all we’ve gone through and for the honour to be the lifetime promoter of the Double Undisputed.”

You don’t usually see breakup posts that sound like they’re giving a sermon, do you?

What’s next for Usyk—Fans Demand Answers Ahead of London Rematch

There’s one reason this matters: it’s the timing. Splitting with your promoter weeks before fighting a dangerous heavyweight like Dubois? That’s not just “cleaning house.” That’s a big shift. Either Usyk’s locking into full control—or something behind the scenes got ugly, and no one’s talking.

Could it affect the fight? Maybe. Probably not. Usyk doesn’t need hype men. But the real question is: who’s calling the shots now? Is he promoting himself? Is another team sliding in quietly?

Krassyuk helped build Usyk into a historic figure—double undisputed, one of only three men in the four-belt era to do it. No scandal. No mess. Just legacy. But now he’s out, and the silence is louder than any press statement.

What’s the move now? Is Usyk running his own show? Did some big fish slide into his camp? Could any of this throw him off his game against Dubois? He’s dialed in to the max, but boxing loves a surprise.

Here’s the bottom line: fans deserve clarity.