‘Two, three fights more’: Oleksandr Usyk discusses boxing future as he aims for Deontay Wilder showdown
Oleksandr Usyk was present for Naoya Inoue’s recent victory at the Night of the Samurai event, and shortly after, he engaged with Mike Coppinger on behalf of Ring TV to talk about his future in boxing, particularly his ambition to set up a matchup with former champion Deontay Wilder. Usyk expressed that he retains a keen interest in battling Wilder above all other potential challengers and mentioned that he anticipates only a few more fights at the maximum. Usyk has essentially conquered the heavyweight division, and while newer talents may emerge, few would criticize him for selectively choosing his opponents given his extensive achievements in the sport. Even if a bout with Wilder materializes now, it might not spark much curiosity, but here’s some of what Usyk mentioned below. Usyk on his aspirations for 2026 “My team prepares for me to fight (this year). I want to go up against — I refer to him as the Bronze Bomber, Deontay Wilder. I desire this fight; I believe Deontay wants it too (as well). Alright, let’s do it.” On the prospect of fighting Wilder now that he is past his prime “These are the biggest names (I want to face). This man has been a top fighter for the last decade. I believe, for me, it’s a fantastic matchup.” On the threat posed by Wilder’s punching power and whether he possesses a stronger punch than him On how long he intends to keep fighting, considering he is already set for the Hall of Fame “I anticipate two or three more bouts.”
Published: 2026-01-05 15:21:00
source: www.badlefthook.com
