Oleksandr Usyk makes cruiserweight drop official, wants 'big champion' David Benavidez
The two-time undisputed heavyweight king is ready to return to cruiserweight for what he called "a big fight" against the current WBA and WBO unified world champion, David Benavidez.
Former undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is set to move down to the cruiserweight division for a highly anticipated showdown against current WBA and WBO unified world champion David Benavidez. Usyk, who dominated the 200-pound division from 2018 to 2019, is eager to reclaim his heavyweight title after reclaiming the belt twice in 2024.
Meanwhile, Benavidez, who has made waves in the super middleweight and cruiserweight ranks, is set to fight WBC champion Michal Cieslak on December 5. A potential undisputed title bout between Usyk and Benavidez is on the horizon.
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