Oleksandr Usyk has cemented his legacy by becoming undisputed in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions.
Usyk, who bested Fury, who has a special announcement soon, for the second time in December – sending ‘The Gypsy King’ into retirement, is expected to face the winner of Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker next, after the pair fight for Dubois’ IBF world title on February 22nd.
This comes after fans were left dissatisfied with Usyk’s bout against Daniel Dubois as a result of a debatable shot in round five. Dubois himself believes the shot, which was classed as a low-blow, was legal, and that he has what it takes to beat Usyk if the pair rematch.
Also on the February card is Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev 2, Callum Smith vs Joshua Buatsi, Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel, and much more. The card has been praised as one of the best in the history of the sport.
Oleksandr Usyk has two fights left
Usyk has today given an update on his career, stating: “I will fight who will win, Joseph Parker, Daniel Dubois, no problem.”
Usyk is now 38, and fans implore him to hang up the gloves before he is beaten by the only foe that cannot be stopped or outpointed – Time.
Usyk concluded: “I think two years, one and a half [left in boxing],”
“I feel great myself. I feel I have two fights to prepare [for], not more. Just two.”
Though fans would love to see Usyk fight for years to come, the Ukrainian seems sensible in his decision.
The only question that remains is who will he face? We know the next fight will likely be either Joseph Parker or Daniel Dubois, but who next?
Possible Usyk opponents
With multiple world title eliminators in the works, there are a few potential options for Usyk’s final fight.
Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel are set to fight for the WBC interim title, whilst Martin Bakole and Efe Ajagba face off in an IBF eliminator.
It’s entirely possible that the winner of either of these bouts gets the nod for Usyk’s farewell fight.
However, one thing Usyk does enjoy is fighting in the UK. If the Ukraine is not able to host an event, it’s possible Usyk opts to fight in his home away from home, and faces another Brit. Derek Chisora notably called out the Ukrainian after his win over Otto Wallin in Manchester.
