Oleksandr Usyk is entertaining the potential for a possible showdown with Alex Pereira down the street.
“The Cat” has lately urged that he’s nearing the twilight of his storied boxing profession, committing to 2 extra fights earlier than hanging up his gloves. Having dominated each the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions whereas sustaining his undefeated file, he now stands on the verge of a well-deserved departure from the game.
Usyk is coming off a commanding conquer Tyson Fury of their extremely anticipated rematch this previous December, efficiently defending his WBC, WBA, and WBO heavyweight titles. The 38-year-old Ukrainian cemented his place because the undisputed champion when he first dethroned “The Gypsy King” in Might 2024.
Nonetheless, shortly after, he was compelled to relinquish the IBF title, which in the end discovered its method into the arms of his former foe, Daniel Dubois.
Usyk shall be intently observing Dubois’ upcoming title protection in opposition to Joseph Parker on Feb. 22 in Saudi Arabia, because the winner of this bout would be the subsequent opponent for the previous undisputed champion.
Throughout a current interview with TNT Sports activities, “The Cat” outlined what might very properly be the ultimate two bouts of his illustrious profession. To the shock of many, he revealed that in his final struggle, he envisions moving into the ring with reigning UFC gentle heavyweight champion Pereira.
“First, is who wins the following struggle [Dubois vs. Parker] on Feb. 22, Usyk mentioned.” Subsequent? Possibly a present struggle with Alex Pereira. Possibly – why not? Alex desires to.”
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“Poatan” isn’t any stranger to the candy science of boxing, boasting a wealthy novice background and even securing knowledgeable win in July 2017, the place he dispatched Marcelo de Souza Cruz through TKO. Pereira has additionally brazenly mentioned his ambitions to transition to boxing as soon as his MMA profession reaches its conclusion.
Pereira is ready to defend his 205-pound title for the fourth time in opposition to Magomed Ankalaev in the primary occasion of UFC 313. The extremely anticipated showdown is scheduled for March 8 on the T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas, Nevada.
