It has been revealed who Usyk might face in his final fight
Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk has likely already decided on his final opponent in his professional career. According to The Ring, Usyk’s team is in active negotiations for a fight against former world champion Deontay Wilder.
If the parties reach a final agreement, the bout could take place in 2026 in the United States.
According to the report, negotiations between the teams of Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder are already at an advanced stage. This fight could be the last in the Ukrainian champion’s professional career. Previously, there had been a great deal of speculation about Usyk’s future.
In particular, it was reported that the Ukrainian might fight one more time for the undisputed world heavyweight title. Among the possible opponents mentioned was the winner of the Daniel Dubois–Fabio Wardley bout. The possibility of a third fight against Tyson Fury was also discussed.
Another option mentioned was a rematch with world kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven following their exhibition bout in Egypt. In addition, media reports have surfaced about a potential matchup between Usyk and legendary mixed martial artist Jon Jones. However, according to The Ring, the Deontay Wilder option is currently the most likely.
The publication notes that the 40-year-old American, a former WBC heavyweight champion, could be a high-profile opponent for Usyk in a major farewell fight on American soil. Usyk himself has said on multiple occasions that he does not plan to fight many more times and wants to end his career on a high note. There is no official confirmation of the upcoming fight yet. The final decision will depend on whether the parties can agree on all the terms of the contract.
If negotiations are successful, Ukrainian fans could witness another high-profile bout featuring Usyk, which would serve as the final chapter of his brilliant professional career. This was reported by the authoritative boxing publication *The Ring*.
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