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Usyk Targets Wilder for Next Heavyweight Showdown

12/2/2025

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Oleksandr Usyk, unified heavyweight champion, named Deontay Wilder his preferred opponent for his next fight.
Usyk became a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion after defeating Daniel Dubois in July and vacated the WBO belt, promoting Fabio Wardley to full champion.
Wilder's two stoppage losses in 2023 and 2024 do not deter Usyk, who still regards him as a significant contender and calls him "a very famous and strong guy."

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Oleksandr Usyk, unified heavyweight champion, named Deontay Wilder his preferred opponent for his next fight.
Usyk became a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion after defeating Daniel Dubois in July and vacated the WBO belt, promoting Fabio Wardley to full champion.
Wilder's two stoppage losses in 2023 and 2024 do not deter Usyk, who still regards him as a significant contender and calls him "a very famous and strong guy."