Thread: Who should be next for Oleksandr Usyk?

Oleksandr Usyk is set to take an 'extended break' from boxing after beating Tyson Fury for a second time.

His manager Egis Klimas claims his fighter won't be in the gym again until at least April.

“It’ll be a very long preparation,” Klimas told Boxing Scene. “After another 12 rounds with Fury, he needs a good, long recovery.”

Klimas added that he anticipates Usyk's next fight will fall at “the end of July, or August.”

When he steps back between the ropes the expectation is that he will fight IBF champion Daniel Dubois in an undisputed showdown, providing, of course, he is able to beat Joseph Parker on February 22.

"I don’t think anyone else is left in the heavyweight division. Right now, Daniel Dubois is the IBF champion...

Many people discussed the first fight, claiming it wasn’t a low blow, but it undoubtedly was.

"The referee gave us recovery time, and I believe any smart fighter would use that chance.

"For many, this raised questions, and for Oleksandr, a fight with Dubois after Fury would be the ideal opportunity to show he can beat him and become the undisputed heavyweight champion a second time.”

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Not really bothered about seeing him fight anyone else now but the dubois rematch kind of sells.

Dubois has matured since that defeat and the low blow controversy adds some doubt to Usyks win to warrant it going ahead. I'd watch for sure

Should be receiving Rings fighter of the year award. Rematch with Dubois should he beat Parker, well good. Dubois deserves "comeback of the year" also. But Daniel looking past Joe will be his downfall. Usyk can honestly retire next week full respect.

Andy Ruiz Jr, Ajagba, Kabayel, Bakole and Zhang should be up there.

Is Andy ruiz still fighting....

Usyk could easily walk away, he's completed everything in boxing. Being the type of champion he is he'll give the Dubois/ Parker winner the opportunity.

Originally Posted by Mark TKO

Is Andy ruiz still fighting....

No. He won the title once, but he was never a true champion. Have to admit that. I loved watching his hand speed and calm demeanour in the ring, but he is just not championship caliber talent. He didn't have it mentally to dominate, despite all of his skills and assets.