Quote Originally Posted by Alpha View Post
My ideal situation would be for Usyk to fight Bellew, then defend against Lebedev, then face off against the winner of season 2. If Briedis wins the 2nd season, then it's a well deserved rematch.

Don't see it happening that way tho, as the big money/ fights at heavy will be calling to Usyk.

Usyk seems like the decent type, I think if he plans to move to heavy (after Bellew) he will relinquish the titles so the others can get the opportunity.

Hearn/ DAZN will keep Usyk busy, so he may remain at cruiser for another few fights, while the heavyweight division sorts it sh-t out.
The heavyweight division will never sort itself out but I think you are right Usyk will probably move up. I am sure some of the heavyweights will fancy their chances against him being smaller and not a huge puncher. That will work in his favour until they realise he could be the real deal.

Anyway I think the heavyweight journey is more of an intriguing story than defending his title at cruiserweight.