Oleksandr Usyk Takes a Break From Boxing With a Match of Counter-Strike 2

Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has surprised fans by sharing a video of himself enjoying a game of Counter-Strike 2 on the legendary Dust II map.

The clip begins with a player using the nickname "UNDISPUTED" securing the final kill of the match before the camera cuts to Usyk sitting at his laptop. The boxing star kept the caption short and simple, writing: "Just relaxing."

The video quickly caught the attention of both esports and sports communities, offering a rare glimpse into how one of the world's most accomplished athletes spends his downtime. During the clip, Usyk also revealed that he prefers playing on the Terrorist side, a detail that sparked plenty of discussion among Counter-Strike fans.

Seeing the undefeated champion competing in CS2 was an unexpected crossover that rapidly spread across social media and gaming outlets.

Usyk is currently enjoying some well-earned rest following his latest high-profile bout. The Ukrainian superstar recently added another major victory to his résumé by defeating legendary kickboxer Rico Verhoeven, further cementing his status as one of combat sports' most dominant figures.