Usyk in Zuffa talks for farewell bout with Wilder
Summary
Heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk is in talks with Zuffa Boxing to have a final fight against Deontay Wilder in the United States. Usyk recently gave up his heavyweight titles but says he is not retiring and wants one last big match.Key Facts
- Oleksandr Usyk is 39 years old and undefeated in 25 professional fights.
- Usyk gave up his WBA 'Super', WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles last week.
- Usyk wants Deontay Wilder, 40, as his opponent for his final fight.
- Deontay Wilder is a former world heavyweight champion with 50 professional fights.
- Wilder’s manager said Wilder would accept a fight with Usyk.
- Zuffa Boxing, led by UFC president Dana White and funded by Saudi Arabia, is promoting the potential fight.
- Zuffa Boxing wants to create its own champions rather than follow traditional boxing organizations.
- The fight’s location and date are not yet confirmed, but America is the likely place.
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