Joseph Parker has been tipped as Usyk’s potential next opponent, but his team director, Sergey Lapin, has now hinted at a possible showdown against a former heavyweight champion.<\/p>\n
Usyk showed Alien-like superpowers 2 weeks ago \ud83d\ude31#UsykDubois2<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/faTOTIiL6W<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) August 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Lapin has backed Usyk to take on Deontay Wilder in his next fight. The Alabama-native, a former heavyweight champion, recently defeated Tyrrell Anthony Herndon in his comeback fight via seventh round KO.<\/p>\n Speaking of a potential Wilder fight, Lapin told World Boxing News<\/a>, “A fight with Wilder is potentially possible, but it all depends on the circumstances. At the moment, he\u2019s not even a mandatory contender.”<\/p>\n IMAGO \/ ZUMA Press Wire<\/p>\n Wilder is arguably the biggest puncher in boxing history. Out of his 44 professional wins, 43 have come by knockout. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ needs one shot to change any fight and Usyk’s camp recognizes the danger. Lapin added:<\/p>\n “Wilder remains one of the most powerful punchers in boxing, but it\u2019s clear he\u2019s at a crossroads. Still, it would be a mistake to count him out \u2014 he\u2019s unpredictable, and that makes him dangerous.”<\/p>\n Wilder is also a superstar name and a fight between him and Usyk could generate fan interest. <\/p>\n IMAGO \/ PA Images<\/p>\n Realistically, Wilder is no longer the fighter he once was. He is not in the upper echelon of the heavyweight division anymore and while he certainly remains a big draw, there are other worthy contenders waiting for their shot at Usyk.<\/p>\n Parker seems to be the frontrunner at the moment, while Agit Kabayel has shown he is elite by stopping Zhilei Zhang in February. Parker’s camp, however, recently suggested that there hasn’t been any negotiations with Usyk’s camp on a fight. The Kiwi’s promoter, David Higgins, said<\/a>:<\/p>\n “Last time I spoke to Frank Warren, there had been no engagement. That is what I was told, a couple of days ago.”<\/p>\n New Zealand’s Joseph Parker reacts during a weigh-in event. He is set to face IBF heavyweight titlist Daniel Dubois next year \/ . Fayez Nureldine\/AFP via Getty Images. <\/p>\n Parker is currently the WBO mandatory and is coming off a knockout win against Martin Bakole in February. He was set to face Dubois, but the Brit was forced to pull out last minute and Bakole stepped in on short notice.<\/p>\n The Latest Boxing News:<\/p>\n Jake Paul Makes Big Move To Combat Fight Fixing Allegations<\/a><\/p>\n Amir Khan Doubles Down On Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Prediction<\/a><\/p>\n Keyshawn Davis Breaks Silence On Title Fight Cancellation, Teases Retirement<\/a><\/p>\n Kelly Pavlik Gives Surprising Advice To Terence Crawford About Canelo Alvarez Fight<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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