Oleksandr Usyk has rejected the idea of facing emerging British talent Moses Itauma in a potential bout. The Ukrainian secured his second undisputed heavyweight championship in his recent fight by defeating Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in front of a massive crowd of over 90,000 fans. Despite nearing 39 years old, Usyk stated earlier this year that he intends to compete in two more fights before retiring from boxing.
In a surprising turn of events, Usyk has now declared his commitment to continue fighting until the age of 41, emphasizing his dedication to the sport. He shared his plans to establish a Sports Academy for training after his boxing career. As he gears up to return to the ring next year, potential opponents include Joseph Parker and the possibility of facing Tyson Fury, who announced his comeback for the upcoming year.
Although Itauma has been mentioned as a contender, Usyk has dispelled rumors of a matchup with the young British fighter. Itauma, known for his undefeated record and recent knockout victory over Dillian Whyte, has garnered attention in the boxing world, with many suggesting he is ready to challenge Usyk. Despite turning down an IBF eliminator fight against Frank Sanchez, which would have led to a clash with Usyk, Itauma opted for a different route towards a world title opportunity.
Expressing his readiness to face top opponents, Itauma highlighted the potential benefits of fighting Usyk, emphasizing the valuable experience he could gain from such a matchup. In the boxing world, upcoming events include Kieron Conway versus George Liddard at York Hall, Bethnal Green, with the main card scheduled to start at 7pm UK time. Viewers can catch the action live on DAZN, a popular streaming platform offering boxing coverage for a subscription fee.
Overall, the boxing community eagerly anticipates Usyk’s upcoming fights and potential challengers as the sport continues to captivate fans worldwide.