{"id":748334,"date":"2026-08-24T16:08:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T16:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/748334\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T16:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T16:08:08","slug":"lets-make-the-fight-usyk-targeted-for-final-fight-by-undefeated-three-weight-world-champion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/748334\/","title":{"rendered":"“Let’s make the fight”: Usyk targeted for final fight by undefeated three weight world champion"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oleksandr Usyk<\/a> could soon be in talks with an alternative opponent to Deontay Wilder<\/a>, who was previously highlighted as a likely option for the Ukrainian\u2019s next outing.<\/p>\n

The 39-year-old vacated his three heavyweight titles in June, while also announcing that he will enter one more fight before retiring from the sport.<\/p>\n

This news followed his subpar performance against Rico Verhoeven<\/a>, who gave a terrific effort before ultimately losing their encounter by 11th-round stoppage in May.<\/p>\n

It was then widely reported that Usyk was in deep negotiations to face Wilder, only for there to be no word of a date or venue for their potential bout.<\/p>\n

Instead of colliding with the former WBC titleholder, though, the Ukrainian could end up pursuing an opportunity against three-division world champion David Benavidez<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018The Mexican Monster\u2019 comes off a vicious sixth-round finish over Gilberto Ramirez, who he dethroned for the WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles in May.<\/p>\n

Since then, WBC \u2018interim\u2019 champion Michal Cieslak has emerged as a likely opponent for December 12<\/a>, while father and trainer Jose Benavidez Sr seems to already be planning a Cinco de Mayo event for 2027.<\/p>\n

In a series of recent messages revealed by Ricardo Celis<\/a>, Benavidez Sr spoke directly with Turki Alalshikh and proposed a heavyweight clash between his son and Usyk.<\/p>\n

Yet the Saudi powerbroker just simply responded by saying, \u201cI will see you, brother\u201d, and gave no indication as to whether this represents a realistic option.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udea8 USYK vs DAVID BENAVIDEZ IN PLAY FOR CINCO DE MAYO 2027?<\/p>\n

BENAVIDEZ SR REVEALS PRIVATE TURKI MESSAGES | DEMANDS USYK FIGHT FOR CINCO DE MAYO!<\/p>\n

David Benavidez\u2019s father shows messages sent directly to Turki Alalshikh as Team Benavidez push for David Benavidez vs Oleksandr Usyk\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/iyXFOFZec4<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Boxing King Media (@boxingkingmedia) August 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Benavidez also suggested a cruiserweight contest against Jai Opetaia, who will face WBC champion Noel Mikaelian on the undercard of Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn on September 12.<\/p>\n