Summary
Oleksandr Usyk, a top heavyweight boxer, wants to fight Deontay Wilder next. Usyk recently became a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion and vacated his WBO title. Despite Wilder's setbacks in recent years, Usyk considers him an important opponent.
Key Facts
- Oleksandr Usyk is a unified heavyweight world champion.
- Usyk stopped Daniel Dubois in July to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.
- Usyk vacated his WBO belt, allowing Fabio Wardley to become a full champion.
- Usyk has expressed interest in fighting Deontay Wilder next year.
- Deontay Wilder is a former WBC world champion who has faced defeats against Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.
- Wilder returned to the ring in June after more than a year away and won a fight against Tyrrell Anthony Herndon.
- Usyk plans to fight for only two more years, with a return to the ring in 2026.
- Usyk has previously beaten top boxers, including Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
