{"id":38150,"date":"2025-04-09T05:53:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T04:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=38150"},"modified":"2025-04-09T05:53:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T04:53:24","slug":"team-oleksandr-usyk-makes-their-priority-fight-known-as-retirement-closes-in-for-the-ukrainian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/team-oleksandr-usyk-makes-their-priority-fight-known-as-retirement-closes-in-for-the-ukrainian\/","title":{"rendered":"Team Oleksandr Usyk Makes Their \u2018Priority\u2019 Fight Known As Retirement Closes In For The Ukrainian"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Few fighters have dominated <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/mma\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>boxing<\/a> quite like Oleksandr Usyk in recent years. The Ukrainian sensation has built a legacy that spans two weight classes. His journey from Olympic gold to undisputed cruiserweight champion to heavyweight king is exceptional.<\/p><p>Usyk&rsquo;s career stands as a masterclass in technical brilliance and determination. He first captured fan&rsquo;s attention by cleaning out the cruiserweight division. Then came the audacious move up to heavyweight, where many said his frame would betray him. The skeptics fell silent after he dethroned Anthony Joshua in 2021. The rematch victory cemented his status. Then came the defining moment, outboxing the much larger Tyson Fury not once, but twice. His southpaw style, footwork, and ring IQ have made him one of boxing&rsquo;s modern marvels.<\/p><p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/daniel-dubois-vs-oleksandr-usyk-fight-at-wembley-already-in-the-works\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Daniel Dubois vs. Oleksandr Usyk Fight At Wembley Already In The Works!<\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oleksandr Usyk Targets Undisputed Bout With Daniel Dubois<\/h2><p>According to his promoter Alex Krassyuk, Usyk has his eyes firmly set on a showdown with Britain&rsquo;s Daniel Dubois. This potential clash would give Usyk the chance to reclaim the IBF belt he vacated to face Fury in their December rematch. Dubois currently holds that title.<\/p><p><strong><em>&ldquo;If undisputed makes itself possible &ndash; it will be the priority.&rdquo;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">An undisputed world heavyweight championship bout with Britain's Daniel Dubois remains \"the priority\" for Oleksandr Usyk, according to Usyk's promoter Alex Krassyuk &#128680;<br><br>A decision on the Ukrainian's next fight could be made this week. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EmQ8JStzqc\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/EmQ8JStzqc<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SkySportsBoxing\/status\/1909655770071023731?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>April 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>The path isn&rsquo;t entirely clear, though. The WBO has ordered Usyk to make a mandatory defense against Joseph Parker. This presents a fork in the road for Team Usyk. They could pursue the unification fight with Dubois, which would likely take precedence over mandatory obligations. Alternatively, they could fulfill their WBO duties against Parker. Krassyuk indicated that clarity on which direction they&rsquo;ll take should come &ldquo;<em>within the next couple of days.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p><p>The history between Usyk and Dubois adds spice to their potential meeting. Their first fight in 2023 ended controversially. Dubois claimed a low blow that dropped Usyk was legitimate. Since that defeat, Dubois has rebuilt impressively, showing significant improvement. His power always made him dangerous, but his technical growth has transformed him into a more complete fighter.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retirement Looms On The Horizon<\/h2><p>Boxing insiders have long known that Usyk doesn&rsquo;t plan a lengthy heavyweight career. At 38, the Ukrainian has accomplished nearly everything possible in the sport. He recently spoke about having just 2 more fights in the tank. And one of them was against the winner of Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker (Dubois had to pull out of the fight though).<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Oleksandr Usyk wants to box UFC champ Alex Pereira for his retirement fight &#129327;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BZXwkw3TBM\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/BZXwkw3TBM<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HappyPunch\/status\/1890057683304395241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 13, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>This can be a foreshadowing into the psyche of Usyk. He wants to get out of the sport with the undisputed title. And then probably a show fight with Alex Pereira, who himself has shown interest in the fight.<\/p><p>Usyk&rsquo;s retirement would close an extraordinary chapter in boxing history. His technical mastery brought a chess-like approach to the heavyweight division. In an era where size often dominates, Usyk proved that skill, intelligence, and heart still matter tremendously!<\/p><p><strong>(Image Credit: Andrew Weber &ndash; Imagn Images)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oleksandr Usyk has his sights set on a title unification fight while other fights can still steal the show!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":38151,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1783],"tags":[2095,2110,1831],"class_list":["post-38150","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mma","tag-daniel-dubois","tag-joseph-parker","tag-oleksandr-usyk"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Team Oleksandr Usyk Makes Their &lsquo;Priority&rsquo; Fight Known As Retirement Closes In For The Ukrainian - 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