Oleksandr Usyk next fight: Will the Ukrainian face Tyson Fury next?
Oleksandr Usyk won a controversial fight against Daniel Dubois and set his eyes on Tyson Fury. Here are the details of his next potential fight.
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Oleksandr Usyk fought Daniel Dubois in his last fight (Image Courtesy- Imago)
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is one of the most dominating and skillful boxers in heavyweight history. Usyk was the first boxer in the cruiserweight division to hold all four major world titles. He has faced many opponents that gave him a tough fight throughout his career. Usyk has always been fearless and has welcomed any challenges that have come his way.
After winning multiple gold medals in the Olympics and World championships, Usyk set his eyes on the boxing business. He signed with K2 Promotions, which is owned by his fellow Ukrainians, Wladimir Klitschko, and Vitali Klitschko, and fought in the cruiserweight division. Usyk debuted in the heavyweight division in 2019 and, after two fights, earned himself a shot at unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
Usyk went on to produce a significant upset and defeat Joshua via unanimous decision and proved himself. He rematched Joshua in August 2022 and won via split decision, and cemented himself as the unified heavyweight champion. Usyk fought Daniel Dubois and had a controversial win over Dubois via knockout in the ninth round. After his victory, Usyk called out heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to an undisputed title fight.
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Will Oleksandr Usyk’s next fight be against Tyson Fury?
Usyk has been calling out Tyson Fury for a long time now. He is confident in his ability to beat the Gypsy King and wants to be the undisputed champion. Fury has announced his retirement from boxing after his fight against Derek Chisora in December 2022. He has expressed his wish to fight Usyk multiple times in the past and has stated that he will come out of retirement.
Fury also faced off with Usyk after his fight against Chisora. Even though he has called out Usyk multiple times, Fury is now gearing up to fight former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a boxing match. However, after his controversial win against Daniel Dubois, a rematch may be imminent for the Ukrainian powerhouse and Dubois in the future. The fans much anticipate a fight between Fury and Usyk and promise fireworks. Fans will look forward to a fight between the two heavyweight champions.
What are the other possibilities for Oleksandr Usyk’s next fight?
Usyk has two title defenses as a unified heavyweight champion and wants to face new challenges. Many contenders in the heavyweight division want to fight “The Cat” next. Even though Usyk has clarified his thoughts about fighting Fury, the fight does not seem to be building up. Usyk wants new challenges, and a fight with Deontay Wilder will be a real test for him. Wilder’s knockout power and height will be a challenge for Usyk.
Even former champion Andy Ruiz Jr has proved himself after he made a comeback against Luiz Ortiz in April. Ruiz has gained muscle and improved his speed as a boxer, which may be a challenge for Usyk. Finally, after a controversial ninth-round stoppage against Dubois, a rematch may be imminent for Usyk and Dubois. There is no doubt that Oleksandr Usyk is one of the best technical boxers in the heavyweight division.
FAQ’s
Usyk defeated British heavyweight Daniel Dubois in his most recent fight.
Both boxers have shown interest in an undisputed title fight, and only time will tell if Fury and Usyk ever face each other in the ring.
There are many options for Usyk including Deontay Wilder, Andy Ruiz Jr, and a rematch with Daniel Dubois.
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