Oleksandr Usyk has earned a trip.
The highest heavyweight in boxing, who presently holds three main championships, is trying to take an prolonged break heading into 2025 earlier than even considering what comes subsequent for him. Usyk fought twice in 2024 with a pair of wins over Tyson Fury that cemented him as champion and boxing’s finest heavyweight however after spending 24 rounds within the ring with among the finest fighters of his technology, the Ukrainian fighter is prepared for some a lot deserved day off.
“It’ll be a really lengthy preparation,” Usyk’s supervisor Egis Klimas informed Boxing Scene. “After one other 12 rounds with Fury, he wants a very good, lengthy restoration.”
Whereas there’s no clear lower No. 1 contender for Usyk’s titles, Daniel Dubois appears to be the main candidate however he has his personal battle booked in opposition to Joseph Parker in February.
Dubois suffered a ninth spherical knockout loss to Usyk after they met again in 2023 however the 27-year-old British born heavyweight referred to as foul after a punch dropped Usyk to the canvas within the fifth spherical however the shot was thought of a low blow.
Instantly after Usyk’s second win over Fury in December, Dubois stormed the ring and requested for a rematch even together with his personal battle nonetheless booked for February.
If Dubois beats Parker after already knocking out Anthony Joshua this previous September, he would virtually definitely develop into probably the most intriguing opponent for Usyk nevertheless it’s not going that battle would occur till the latter a part of 2025.
Usyk’s supervisor mentioned he expects the reigning heavyweight champion to return someday round “the top of July or August” however he can’t even take into consideration a possible rematch simply but as a result of “Dubois has to beat Parker earlier than he may even begin considering of [Usyk].”
Usyk additionally turns 38 in January however he’s clearly outlined himself as the most effective heavyweight on the planet whereas constructing to an ideal 23-0 file, which now contains two wins over Fury, two wins over Joshua and his previous victory over Dubois.
