Former heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk has said he intends to have one final fight before retiring from boxing. His comments suggest he is nearing the end of an exceptionally successful career and add significance to discussions over his farewell opponent.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Usyk described the prospective bout as one “last dance” and stressed that it would be his only remaining fight. The article refers to reports that he is in talks with Zuffa about a farewell contest against Deontay Wilder.