The Oleksandr Usyk next fight sees the undefeated Ukrainian boxer take on Tyson Fury in their World Heavyweight Title rematch in Saudi Arabia on December 21st.
Oleksandr Usyk Next Fight: Undefeated Heavyweight King Prepares For Tyson Fury Rematch
Oleksandr Usyk has become one of the 21st century boxing greats in recent years. The unbeaten Ukrainian fighter not only became undisputed champion at cruiserweight, but also became undisputed king of the heavyweight division too earlier in 2024.
Usyk has beaten all comers in his career to date, including Anthony Joshua on two occasions and of course Tyson Fury last time out in their undisputed heavyweight title clash in May 2024. Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four belt era, and the first since Lennox Lewis achieved the feat against Evander Holyfield in 1999.
Oleksandr Usyk’s record is currently a perfect 22-0. This includes 14 wins via knockout and just eight decision victories. Not only that, but the great Ukrainian has won all 11 world title fights he has competed in at both cruiserweight and heavyweight combined.
The 37-year-old will aim to improve this record in his next fight too, as he takes on Tyson Fury in their highly anticipated rematch. The bout headlines a stellar night of boxing on December 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is once again putting on this huge Riyadh Season event, with plenty of talent on the Usyk vs Fury undercard too before the main event between the two heavyweight icons.
Given he won the first fight, it comes as no surprise to see Oleksandr Usyk’s next fight is one where he is priced as the favourite with the best UK betting sites. Usyk has beaten ‘The Gypsy King’ once before, and is being heavily tipped to do so for a second time, perhaps even via knockout.
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Could Oleksandr Usyk Retire After His Next Fight With Fury?
As previously alluded to, Oleksandr Usyk’s next fight sees him face Tyson Fury for the second time on December 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Depending on what happens on fight night will have a huge bearing on Oleksandr Usyk‘s career going forward. Should he lose and Fury settles the scores at 1-1, they will undoubtedly have a trilogy in the early summer of 2025.
However, should Usyk win this fight and defeat ‘The Gypsy King’ for a second time, the unbeaten Ukrainian boxing icon could well retire from the sport. No decisions can be made right now, as Usyk’s future entirely depends on the result of the Fury rematch on December 21.
A trilogy will most definitely be on the cards if Fury wins, but if Usyk wins again, which the best boxing betting sites in the UK are favouring him to do, then his future is unclear. Retirement could be an option and at 37-years-old having achieved what he has in the sport, nobody could begrudge that at all.
Another option could be a Daniel Dubois rematch, given the controversy of their first fight and the ‘low blow’ situation. Fights with Anthony Joshua or any other up-and-coming heavyweight seems highly unlikely. Should he beat Tyson Fury, there is a big chance we never see Oleksandr Usyk in a boxing ring ever again.
Time will tell what happens next for Usyk. One thing that cannot be denied is the fact he is a modern great and one of the best fighters of the entire 21st century. Period. He has had a quite remarkable career, littered with major triumphs and monumental nights.
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