“World heavyweight champion in talks to fight in 2026”, — write: sport.ua
“I was in the training camp, I just arrived yesterday (to the economic forum – ed.). I am training, I plan to enter the ring in 2026. And with God’s help I will win. Against whom? You have to think…
Itauma? No, there will definitely not be a fight with him. He is young, he can push me. And he also said that he does not beat grandfathers. I cannot tell you the name of the next opponent, negotiations are ongoing,” Usyk said.
On the night of July 20, the Ukrainian champion fought his last fight – in the fifth round he knocked out Dubois and took the IBF title from him. At the moment, one of Alexander’s most likely opponents is New Zealander Joseph Parker, who is a mandatory WBO contender.
It is worth noting that Parker first needs to defeat the British Fabio Wardley in the nearest fight – the fight between the top heavyweights will take place in Manchester on October 25.