Oleksandr Usyk targets Deontay Wilder for potential final fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 5:35 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk is planning his final boxing match, with Deontay Wilder as the leading candidate for the bout. He expects the fight to occur in the United States, possibly in December or early 2027. Usyk stated that his team is exploring promotional options, including Zuffa Boxing. His last fight was in April against Rico Verhoeven, which he won, maintaining his unbeaten status.
- •Usyk plans to retire after one more fight.
- •Wilder is the preferred opponent for this match.
- •The fight is expected to take place in the United States.
- •Potential venues include a stadium in New York.
- •Usyk last fought in April, defeating Rico Verhoeven.
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Oleksandr Usyk eyes Deontay Wilder for final fight, hints at Zuffa Boxing
"Oleksandr Usyk says plans are beginning to take shape for what he expects will be the final fight of his storied professional boxing career.
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