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Oleksandr Usyk Discusses Farewell Fight Against Deontay Wilder With Zuffa Boxing
The 39-year-old Ukrainian, who vacated three heavyweight titles last week, is in direct talks for a potential final bout in America. Managers for both fighters confirmed interest in the matchup.
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Oleksandr Usyk is in talks with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing for a farewell fight against Deontay Wilder in America, bbc.co.uk reported. The Ukrainian vacated his WBA Super, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles last week but stated he has not retired and wants one last dance. Usyk, 39, remains unbeaten in 25 professional fights.
Wilder, 40, is a former world champion. uk that Usyk has already identified Wilder as the opponent for his last dance and described the matchup as having significant potential from a sporting, media and international perspective. Lapin said the sides are in direct discussions with Zuffa Boxing at the highest level, though no agreements have been signed.
He added that Zuffa Boxing is one potential partner for a major international event and that the final structure will be set according to the best interests of the fight, the fighters and the overall scale of the project. uk that Wilder would accept an offer to fight Usyk.
Lapin noted that America is the most logical location, but the date and venue remain open.
Usyk controversially stopped Rico Verhoeven in May. Wilder beat Derek Chisora by split decision in April.
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