Oleksandr Usyk is eager to face the winner of the February 22 world heavyweight title clash between Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker, according to Frank Warren.
Usyk was in attendance with both Dubois and Parker at the Ring Awards in London on Saturday, where he supposedly revealed his plans to Warren.
The Ukrainian retained his WBA ‘super’, WBO and WBC heavyweight world titles with a second straight points win over Tyson Fury in December, almost seven months after defeating ‘The Gypsy King’ to become undisputed heavyweight champion.
And now the two-weight world champion is keen to further his legacy by becoming a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.
“Oleksandr told me at the weekend he will fight the winner of Daniel v Joseph Parker to try to become undisputed heavyweight champion a second time,” Warren told the Daily Mail.
The 37-year-old relinquished the IBF belt shortly after overcoming Fury in May with Dubois, who he stopped in August 2023, elevated to full champion from interim titlist.
Dubois demolished Anthony Joshua in five rounds in his first defence in September and stormed the ring to call out Usyk for a rematch after his second win over Fury.
The Londoner’s argument for desiring a rematch is centred around a controversial low blow in the fifth round of his bout with the Ukrainian, which he believes was a legal shot.
“Usyk I want my revenge,” the 27-year-old said.
“Well done on tonight.
“I want my revenge for the robbery last time.
“Let’s get it. Let’s go.”
Following consecutive defeats to Usyk, Fury announced his retirement on Monday with immediate effect, ending hopes of a long-awaited showdown with Joshua.
“Hi everybody, I’m going to make this short and sweet,” the 36-year-old said on Instagram.
“I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing.
“It’s been a blast.
“I’ve loved every single minute of it.
“I’m going to end with this, Dick Turpin wore a mask.
“God bless everybody, see you on the other side.”
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