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Heavyweight boxing shifts as Usyk eyes Wilder and Fury

Overview

The heavyweight landscape continues to evolve as Oleksandr Usyk reportedly reconsidered his retirement plans. His team is prioritizing a potential March 2027 clash against Deontay Wilder, which could serve as a precursor to a highly anticipated trilogy fight against Tyson Fury.

Tyson Fury has expressed frustration regarding stalled negotiations with Anthony Joshua and has instead called for a third encounter with Usyk in the United States. The potential Joshua-Fury matchup is reportedly facing complex negotiations involving entities such as Netflix, TKO, and Saudi Arabia, which analysts suggest may be diminishing the traditional influence of promoters.

In a related development, Deontay Wilder has risen from eighth to fourth in the WBC heavyweight rankings without competing. This ascent, caused by a reshuffle that removed several fighters from the rankings, places Wilder in a position to potentially pursue the WBC title against Agit Kabayel, who was officially recognized as the WBC heavyweight champion following Usyk vacating his titles. While the Usyk-Wilder bout remains a primary discussion for 2027, Wilder’s improved ranking opens an interim path toward the championship.

Entities

Oleksandr Usyk · Deontay Wilder · Tyson Fury · Agit Kabayel · Serhii Lapin

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Deontay Wilder rises to fourth in WBC heavyweight rankings

    Deontay Wilder has climbed to fourth in the WBC heavyweight rankings, positioning him for a potential title shot against Agit Kabayel while a long-term matchup with Oleksandr Usyk is discussed for 2027.

  2. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 14 sources
    Heavyweight boxing shifts as Usyk eyes Wilder and Fury targets trilogy

    Heavyweight boxing faces major shifts as Oleksandr Usyk eyes a 2027 bout with Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury calls for a Usyk trilogy, and negotiations for a Fury-Joshua fight face complex financial hurdles.

  3. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Oleksandr Usyk targets Deontay Wilder for proposed 2027 fight

    Oleksandr Usyk is targeting a proposed heavyweight fight against Deontay Wilder in March 2027 in the United States, according to his advisor.

  4. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Filip Hrgović wins IBF heavyweight title as Usyk targets Wilder fight

    Filip Hrgović has claimed the IBF heavyweight title via knockout, while Oleksandr Usyk targets a final career fight against Deontay Wilder in the US in March 2027.

Sources

24sata.hr · bjpenn.com · boxen1.com · boxesport.be · boxingnews.com · boxingnews24.com · boxingnewsonline.net · britishboxingnews.co.uk · dailymail.co.uk · dnevno.hr · eastsideboxing.com · gbnews.com · index.hr · inews.id · kimura.se · kpc.com · n-tv.de · nosmokeboxing.com · philboxing.com · secondsout.com · skimag.com · sport.interia.pl · sport.pl · sportsnaut.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history