2<\/p>\n Usyk faced off with Kabayel but elected to vacate his titles and look elsewhereCredit: Getty<\/p>\n A new crop of frightening young talent were eager to face the Ukrainian including new WBC champion Agit Kabayel.<\/p>\n But instead Usyk is eager to seek a final farewell fight against a fighter with a big commercial profile.<\/p>\n He is honing his pursuit in on veteran Deontay Wilder<\/a>, who is past his best years.<\/p>\n Of course it is clear that there are financial reasons behind Usyk’s decision, but carries big selling power stateside in the US.<\/p>\n Read More In Boxing<\/p>\n However, ‘The Cat’ still feels the American power-puncher still has more left to give in the ring.<\/p>\n “This is a man who in the last 10 years is a top fighter,” he told All Out Fighting<\/a>.<\/p>\n “He’s a great champion. He is still a dangerous guy. I’m not boxing for glory or credit.<\/p>\n “For me this is just my life.”<\/p>\n For Usyk it is clear he sees Wilder as a genuine threat to his unbeaten record.<\/p>\n And given kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven gave Usyk an extremely hard time<\/a> last time out in April, who knows if Wilder could roll back the years.<\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Wilder went back and forth with Chisora in a slug-fest, but Usyk still believes he has more to giveCredit: GettyWhen could Usyk vs Wilder land?<\/p>\n Having been on the cards previously before their own bouts earlier in the year, talks could rumble on for the next few months.<\/p>\n There is no rush from Usyk’s camp to get a swift return after a taxing clash with Verhoeven.<\/p>\n Talks are currently underway with Dana Whte’s Zuffa Boxing<\/a>, with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh likely to play a part in negotiations.<\/p>\n Usyk has indicated that the bout could land late in 2026 or even in 2027<\/a> depending on when the logistical plans fit.<\/p>\n It will likely land in the US with the champion looking to break into the American market before his retirement.<\/p>\n For Wilder, it too could make a perfect final bow given the lucrative nature of the deal, but he is yet to indicate either way.<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"Oleksandr](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oleksandr-usyk-goes-head-head-1083538800.jpg\")
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