In an exclusive revelation, Oleksandr Usyk’s team has provided intriguing insights into the champion’s upcoming heavyweight bout. With Deontay Wilder confirmed as the primary contender, manager Sergey Lapin has shed light on the status of titles, sanctioning bodies, and Usyk’s legacy ambitions.
Lapin expressed enthusiasm about Wilder’s response to the challenge, stating, “It was a great reaction. You can see that he genuinely wants this fight.”
Usyk, who last fought in July 2025, defeated Daniel Dubois via a fifth-round knockout to retain his undisputed heavyweight championship. With an impressive record of 24-0, including 15 knockouts, Usyk is poised to make history in his upcoming showdown.
Meanwhile, former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has weighed in on the potential matchup. Fury believes that Usyk may vacate the WBC title to face Wilder, stating, “I don’t think Usyk’s gonna fight anybody in those WBC rankings, because it doesn’t make any commercial sense. Is he gonna get paid for fighting Agit Kabayel or Lawrence Okolie? No. When you’ve fought Tyson Fury and had GK money, you’re not going back to fight anybody else for f–k all. He’s looking to fight a Wilder, or somebody with a popular name with a following.”
As the boxing world eagerly anticipates this high-stakes encounter, all eyes are on Usyk and Wilder to deliver a memorable showdown in the heavyweight division.
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