When is Usyk's next fight: who is the Ukrainian champion's opponent

On December 21, unified world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) successfully defended his belts in a fight against Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs). Our compatriot looked more convincing and sharper than his opponent, especially in the second half of the rematch, which resulted in his victory by unanimous decision.

Currently, the Ukrainian holds the belts of the World Boxing Association (WBA), the World Boxing Organization (WBO), the World Boxing Council (WBC) and The Ring magazine. 37-year-old Usyk expressed his desire to return to the heavyweight division, but this is not currently in question.

The most likely opponent of Oleksandr is the Briton Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), who holds the title of the International Boxing Federation (IBF). It was this title that the Ukrainian was forced to give up after his first victory over Fury.

If Dubois defeats New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs) on February 22, he has every chance of fighting Usyk again this summer. This has already been stated by the head of the General Directorate of Entertainment in Saudi Arabia, Turki Al-Sheikh, who is currently the main organizer of boxing matches in the world.

Daniel lost to Oleksandr in August 2023, when the Ukrainian won by TKO in the ninth round, and the Briton was noted for a dirty punch below the belt.

Dubois climbed into the ring after Usyk's victory over Fury and demanded a rematch, which he agreed to. Daniel's behavior has already been called insanity.

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