“Usyk at the peak of fame: what awaits the legendary boxer next? Oleksandr Usyk reached historic heights in boxing, defeating all the strongest opponents. Due to the limited number of worthy opponents and personal circumstances, the future of the champion remains in question.”, — write on: unn.ua
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Oleksandr Usyk is a two-time Olympic champion who remained undefeated in professional sports, managed to defeat the strongest opponents in the heavyweight division, including twice defeating Anthony Joshua and adding to this a double triumph over Tyson Fury.
These achievements cemented his status as one of the greatest fighters of his generation. However, the question arises: what next? After defeating Fury, Usyk faces a limited number of significant opponents. Daniel DuBois’s attempt to challenge the Ukrainian to a rematch looks more like a show than a real challenge, because the previous fight showed Usyk’s undeniable advantage.
Among the possible career options is a showdown with Joseph Parker if the New Zealander defeats Dubois in February for the IBF title. Other potential opponents such as Martin Bakole or the winner of the fight between Zhang Zhilei and Agit Kabayel are also being considered as options. But will they be able to offer a challenge worthy of Usyk?
Such a development is unlikely, given that Usyk is approaching his 38th birthday and has already secured himself financial stability thanks to multimillion-dollar contracts. In addition, Usyk lives in the realities of the war in Ukraine, which may affect his decision to end his career and focus on his family and helping his homeland, similar to the legendary Klitschko brothers.
Who can become Oleksandr Usyk’s next opponent in 2025 17.01.25, 18:00 • 166567 views