Oleksandr Usyk discusses farewell bout with Deontay Wilder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk is in talks with Zuffa Boxing to arrange a farewell fight against Deontay Wilder in America. Usyk recently vacated his WBA 'Super', WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles but stated he is not retiring and desires one final match. His team director, Sergey Lapin, confirmed discussions with Zuffa Boxing, emphasizing the importance of finding the right venue and broadcast partner before finalizing any agreements. Meanwhile, Wilder's manager indicated that Wilder would accept an offer to fight Usyk. The fight is being considered for America, although a date and location have not yet been determined.
- •Usyk is unbeaten in 25 professional fights.
- •Wilder has a professional record of 50 fights with 45 wins.
- •No concrete agreement has yet been reached for the fight.
- •Usyk was recently ordered to defend his WBC title but vacated it instead.
- •Officials view America as the most logical location for the bout.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Usyk in Zuffa talks for farewell bout with Wilder
- 9:35 AMBBC Sport — Usyk in Zuffa talks for farewell bout with Wilder
"Oleksandr Usyk is in talks with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing for a farewell fight against Deontay Wilder in America.
"Oleksandr Usyk is in talks with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing for a farewell fight against Deontay Wilder in America.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 9:35 AMUsyk in Zuffa talks for farewell bout with Wilder
Oleksandr Usyk is in talks with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing for a farewell fight against Deontay Wilder in America.
- BBC SportJul 3, 2026, 9:35 AMUsyk in Zuffa talks for farewell bout with Wilder
Oleksandr Usyk is in talks with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing for a farewell fight against Deontay Wilder in America.
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