Oleksandr Usyk vacates titles, seeks final fight with Wilder or Jones
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:12 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Oleksandr Usyk has vacated the WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight titles as of June 26, 2026, while retaining The Ring title. He is targeting a final fight, preferably against Deontay Wilder, with UFC champion Jon Jones as a backup option. Usyk aims for this match in late 2026 or early 2027 in the United States. This decision reflects his desire for lucrative fights to conclude his career, with significant implications for the heavyweight division's future. Promoter Eddie Hearn supports Usyk's preferences, expecting a Wilder matchup to materialize.
- •Usyk is 25-0 with 16 KOs and seeking a final fight.
- •He vacated titles to pursue high-profile matchups.
- •Wilder is the preferred opponent, but Jones is a possibility.
- •Promoter Eddie Hearn confirms Wilder as a likely option.
- •Next fight is targeted for late 2026 or early 2027.
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Oleksandr Usyk Eyeing 2 Unlikely Legends For His Final Fight
"Oleksandr Usyk vacated the WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles and is targeting Deontay Wilder or Jon Jones for his "last dance," with Wilder the preferred option.
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