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Martin Domin

Oleksandr Usyk performs U-turn on "Tyson Fury or retirement" claim

Oleksandr Usyk has revealed he is interested in fighting Deontay Wilder - despite insisting his only options were an undisputed fight or retirement.

Usyk outpointed Anthony Joshua last month to retain his three heavyweight world titles, a result which saw fellow champion Tyson Fury come out of 'retirement' to begin negotiations for a super-fight. The clash is expected to take place in February after a date in December was ruled out.

After his win, Usyk said: "I am sure that Tyson Fury is not retired yet. I am convinced he wants to fight me. I want to fight him and if I am not fighting Tyson Fury, I am not fighting at all. Only God knows whether I will fight him or not, but all these gentlemen here around me, my team, they are going to help me."

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