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Alexander Usyk will fight in July or August 2025 to defend his unified heavyweight title. He defeated former WBC champion Tyson Fury by a 12-round unanimous decision in their rematch last Saturday night in Riyadh.
The fight was easier for Usyk than their previous match as Fury chose to bulk up to 281 lbs and was too heavy to do almost anything in the fight.
Tyson looked poor physical shape seemed to have made a token effort in training camp preparing for the rematch. It was uncomfortable to watch and must have been disappointing for his fans. You can tell by looking at Fury's body that he ate well during camp.
Who's next?
Usyk's manager, Egis Klimas, told Boxingscene that Oleksander (23-0, 14 KOs) will rest until next summer. No word on who Usyk might face next. These interesting options for Usyk to make a voluntary defense:
– Agit Kabayel
– Moses Itauma
– Fabio Wardley
– Martin Bakole
British fans are speaking out it will hurt following his win over journeyman Demsey McKean last Saturday night. If Itauma's promoter believes in him, he should put his faith to the test by pitting him against Usyk while he's still in the game. If they wait, Usyk will retire and Itauma will be left fighting no names.
The timing could mean a unification bout against IBF champion Daniel Dubois is not an option for Usyk's next fight. Dubois defends his belt against Joseph Parker on Feb. 22, and it would be a quick turnaround for him to return to camp to begin training for a bout against Usyk in July or August.
The 27-year-old Dubois is young enough to make a quick return to the ring, but he won't be at his best because it will take him time to prepare for Usyk's style. He can't do it in a short session during training camp.
If Dubois rushes into the fight against the talented Ukrainian, he could live to regret it and suffer another knockout loss like in their first fight last year on August 26 in Wroclaw, Poland. Usyk boxed Dubois through eight rounds and then dropped him in the ninth round to knock out the tired giant.
Like the first, it wasn't a punishing fight for Usyk, as he outplayed Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs), taking advantage of his limited mobility to load him up with combinations.
It showed that the Gypsy King has lost a lot of his game over the past four years, worn down by his three fights against “Bronze Bomber” Deontay Wilder.
