Usyk targets Deontay Wilder fight in U.S. in March 2027
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (25-0, 16 KOs) is targeting a fight against former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (45-4-1, 43 KOs).
Oleksandr Usyk, a former undisputed heavyweight champion, is reportedly planning a fight against Deontay Wilder in March 2027 in the United States, according to The Ring insider Mike Coppinger. Usyk's team director, Serhii Lapin, confirmed the plan to The Ring's @MikeCoppinger. Wilder, 40, once held the WBC heavyweight title from 2015 to 2020 and has defeated ten opponents in world championship bouts.
After a 32-fight knockout streak at the beginning of his professional career, Wilder has won only five of his last ten fights. Usyk, who recently defended his WBC heavyweight title, has relinquished all three of his heavyweight championship belts. Wilder has emerged as a strong contender for Usyk's next fight. Usyk has previously discussed two potential career paths and his desire to face Wilder.
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