Oleksandr Usyk targets Deontay Wilder for proposed 2027 fight

Oleksandr Usyk is targeting a potential fight against Deontay Wilder in March 2027 in the United States. His advisor, Serhii Lapin, confirmed the proposed matchup, though no financial arrangements have been finalized. The discussion includes Zuffa Boxing as a potential partner.

If the fight occurs, it would allow Usyk to complete a sweep of the heavyweight names that dominated the division prior to his arrival, having already defeated Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua twice each. However, analysts note the timing may diminish the fight's competitive significance, as Usyk would be 40 years old and Wilder would be 41. Wilder enters the proposal following recent losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang.