# Heavyweight boxing shifts as Usyk eyes Wilder and Fury

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/heavyweight-boxing-championship-and-usyk-wilder-negotiations
> Updated: 2026-09-04T10:39:48.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 4.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deontay-wilder-rises-to-fourth-in-wbc-heavyweight-rankings

### 2026-09-03: 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.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/david-adeleye-signs-multi-fight-deal-with-matchroom-boxing

### 2026-08-31: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oleksandr-usyk-targets-deontay-wilder-for-proposed-2027-fight

### 2026-08-31: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/filip-hrgovi-wins-ibf-heavyweight-title-as-usyk-targets-wilder-fight

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