Usyk Moves Beyond Fury, Seeks New Horizons
Oleksandr Usyk feels no urgency to face Tyson Fury for a third time. The Ukrainian boxer secured two clear wins over the British heavyweight. These victories leave little public demand or sporting reason for another bout.
A Legacy Forged Across Weight Classes
Usyk has firmly established his dominance in this rivalry. His attention now turns to different challenges. He built an incredible legacy by conquering multiple divisions.
First, he ruled the cruiserweight class as an undisputed champion. Then he moved up to heavyweight. Many fans wondered if his style would work against larger opponents. Those questions disappeared when he defeated Anthony Joshua twice.
The Historic Heavyweight Clashes
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury finally met in 2024. Their blockbuster undisputed heavyweight title fight took place in Riyadh. The contest lived up to its massive hype.
Usyk used superior footwork, timing, and accuracy to control the fight. He nearly ended it in the ninth round. A sustained attack forced Fury to take a standing count. Fury survived, but Usyk won on points to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.
Later that year, they fought a second time. The result remained unchanged. Usyk outboxed Fury again to earn a decision victory. Only three major belts were at stake this time, as Usyk had already vacated the IBF title. His dominance across both fights settled any debate about the superior boxer.
Future Paths and Possibilities
Talk continues about a potential fight with Deontay Wilder. Ready To Fight recently asked Usyk if he would consider facing Fury again. This question arose as Fury ended his year-long retirement earlier this month.
The former champion has returned to training. He targets a comeback in 2026. Fury still dreams of becoming a three-time heavyweight champion himself.
Usyk later regained undisputed status by beating Daniel Dubois last summer. He then vacated the WBO belt. This move reopened the door for future title reshuffles. It also keeps alive a rare possibility.
Usyk could become a three-time undisputed heavyweight champion. That feat is almost unheard of in boxing history.
A Calm and Selective Champion
For now, Usyk appears calm and selective. He holds a perfect record of 24 wins with no losses. He has little left to prove against Fury.
His legacy already includes dominance across weight divisions. It features victories over elite opponents. The Ukrainian champion looks forward, not back, as he weighs his next move in an extraordinary career.
