Heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk turned 38 final month, and loads of individuals are questioning how for much longer the expert Ukrainian southpaw will proceed to struggle for and the way rather more the previous undisputed cruiserweight and former undisputed heavyweight ruler needs to attain. Now, in talking with Sky Sports activities, Usyk, 23-0(14) and final seen repeating his large win over Tyson Fury, has laid out his plans.
Usyk says he goals to field two extra instances earlier than calling it a profession – a Corridor of Fame profession, to make certain.
“I’ll struggle who will win, Joseph Parker, Daniel Dubois, no downside,” Usyk stated. “I believe two years, one and a half [left in boxing]. I really feel nice myself. I really feel I’ve two fights to arrange [for], no more. Simply two.”
Usyk, a very particular fighter we’re all having fun with watching do his factor whereas he’s nonetheless right here and is lively, could be listed as a favourite over both Dubois or Parker. Usyk, in fact, defeated Usyk in August of 2023, but there was a component of controversy within the struggle when Dubois knocked Usyk down with a “was it low, was it a authorized physique shot?’ punch, with Usyk given time to get well. To this present day, Dubois’s prompter, Frank Warren, insists his fighter was cheated out of a win.
To this finish, a rematch would settle issues as soon as and for all. However in fact, Parker might properly beat Dubois once they struggle later this month. So far as Usyk’s profession is worried, if he did come via okay towards both Dubois or Parker, it could be very fascinating to see who he would struggle in his profession finale. Who’s on the market that may each inspire Usyk and excite the followers?
Will Usyk retire unbeaten, at 25-0, and in that case, the place would he rank amongst the all-time greats of the game? 2026 may very well be the yr we see the final ring efficiency from Usyk.
Talking of the Dubois-Parker struggle, Dubois and his coach, Don Charles, at the moment are speaking about how they may “undergo Parker” after which transfer on to larger fights. Perhaps we might see that Usyk-Dubois rematch later this yr.
