Oleksandr Usyk, the decorated Ukrainian heavyweight, is currently engaged in discussions with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing regarding a potential final career bout against Deontay Wilder. Although Usyk recently surrendered his WBA, WBC, and IBF titles, the 39-year-old remains active and intends to participate in one last professional contest.
Usyk holds an undefeated record across 25 fights, while the 40-year-old Wilder, a former world champion, has expressed a clear willingness to accept the fight. Sergey Lapin, Usyk’s team director, noted that the pair is in high-level talks with Zuffa Boxing, an organization backed by Saudi funding that aims to challenge traditional boxing structures. While no official contracts have been signed, the team views a fight in the United States as the most logical conclusion to Usyk’s storied career.
Wilder, who boasts a professional record including 45 victories, has experienced a decline in form following his previous trilogy against Tyson Fury. Despite this, his team remains ready to finalize the match-up should an offer be presented. The potential event would require careful coordination regarding venue, broadcast, and promotional scale, with the primary objective being to secure a partner that aligns with the interests of both athletes.
