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Wilder has agreed to a fight with Usyk
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (138+ words) Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has stated that he is ready to face Oleksandr Usyk in a bout that could be the Ukrainian's final fight. The American boxer called Usyk one of the best fighters of his generation and…...
Usyk Vacates Heavyweight Belts, Zuffa in Talks for Wilder Fight
7+ hour, 23+ min ago (307+ words) White has not confirmed a deal is in place. Asked at a Zuffa Boxing press conference whether Usyk's final fight could land under the promotion's banner, and separately whether Wilder could be the opponent, White gave the same response both…...
Wilder insists Usyk fight 'will happen' to complete career goal
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (197+ words) Deontay Wilder says a fight with Oleksandr Usyk remains essential to his boxing legacy. The former heavyweight champion believes the bout can still be made despite recent setbacks in his own career. "He's one of the best in the era....
Deontay Wilder open to Oleksandr Usyk fight if terms align
6+ hour, 15+ min ago (206+ words) Deontay Wilder would accept a fight against Oleksandr Usyk under the right financial terms, according to his co-manager Shelly Finkel. Finkel told Sky Sports that the former WBC heavyweight champion sees value in facing the Ukrainian, who recently gave up…...
Alexander Usyk Vs Deontay Wilder Fight Resurrected
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (435+ words) You are here Boxing News and Views - Boxing News - Alexander Usyk vs Deontay Wilder Fight Resurrected Alexander Usyk vs Deontay Wilder is a fight that early in the year was mentioned but then it was gone, now, it is back…...
Oleksandr Usyk In Direct Talks With Zuffa Boxing For Deontay Wilder Fight
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (433+ words) Oleksandr Usyk's farewell fight could become one of Zuffa Boxing's first major heavyweight attractions after his team confirmed discussions are underway about staging a showdown with former WBC champion Deontay Wilder. Usyk has repeatedly identified Wilder as the opponent he…...
Deontay Wilder's team responds to reports he will be the man to face Usyk in his final fight
13+ hour, 38+ min ago (274+ words) Deontay Wilderr's stance on a potential heavyweight battle with Oleksandr Usyk has been made perfectly clear. Usyk vacated his WBC, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles last week, but insisted that he will have one more fight before hanging up his…...
Deontay Wilder would welcome Oleksandr Usyk showdown, co-manager reveals
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (402+ words) Friday, 3 July 2026 22: 25 Deontay Wilder's co-manager Shelly Finkel has confirmed that the American former world heavyweight champion would welcome a fight against Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk is reportedly targeting a fight with Wilder after vacating his WBC, IBF and WBA belts to…...
Deontay Wilder's Team Confirms Readiness For Oleksandr Usyk's Final Bout
10+ hour, 42+ min ago (1098+ words) The heavyweight boxing world is abuzz today, July 3, 2026, as Oleksandr Usyk's team director, Sergey Lapin, confirmed the Ukrainian envisages former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder as his final opponent. This comes after Usyk vacated his WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight…...
Why Usyk-Wilder Might Make For An Interesting Fight (If It Were To Happen)
7+ hour, 15+ min ago (183+ words) Zuffa vs. The World, Part One: The Machine vs. The Vault Damian Tinnerello Balances Air Force Service and Boxing Popper vs. Seldon: The Club Heavyweight Fight They Said Couldn't Be Made By Larry Goldberg, Promoter of Record for Josh Popper…...