‘One more last dance’ – Usyk says retirement is near
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.
- Usyk plans one final fight before retirement.
- He says there will be no bouts after it.
- Wilder is reportedly being discussed as an opponent.
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Oleksandr Usyk is a Ukrainian heavyweight boxer regarded as the best fighter in his division. He is an Olympic gold medallist and multiple-time world heavyweight champion with an unbeaten professional record.
Usyk's career has been exceptionally successful, with victories over many of the world's top heavyweights throughout the past decade. This sustained excellence has made him one of boxing's most celebrated contemporary figures and a major draw for the sport.
When elite boxers approach the end of their careers, significant interest surrounds their final opponent. Given his status as the division's best fighter, Usyk's retirement will represent a pivotal moment for professional heavyweight boxing.