Oleksandr Usyk Seeks Title Showdown with Deontay Wilder in 2026
A showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder has been officially thrown into the mix as the Ukrainian unified heavyweight champion expressed his desire to face off against the American legend.
Usyk, currently holding all four major world titles, confirmed at the WBC convention in Thailand that he wants to put his belts on the line against Wilder. This would mark a significant unification bout for both fighters, with Usyk looking to add the WBC title to his collection and Wilder seeking to regain his form after losing his reign as champion.
Wilder's co-manager Shelly Finkel revealed that the fighter would be open to a fight against Usyk, provided they receive an "offer." This could potentially set up a massive title unification bout in 2026, with both fighters vying for recognition as the world heavyweight champion.
Usyk has been vocal about his desire to unify all four major titles once again. When asked at the convention whether he thought the fight would happen, Usyk said that Wilder was "one of the great heavyweights of the last 10 years." This praise suggests a mutual respect between the two fighters, with both looking forward to facing off against each other in what promises to be an epic battle.
Wilder, who returned to the ring with a seventh-round stoppage over Tyrrell Anthony Herndon in June, has been on a rollercoaster of results in recent times. However, with Usyk as his next opponent, he will face one of the toughest challenges of his career.
The Alabama-born fighter has previously dethroned Bermane Stiverne to become WBC champion in 2015, but it's been over a decade since then and Wilder is now more determined than ever.
A showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder has been officially thrown into the mix as the Ukrainian unified heavyweight champion expressed his desire to face off against the American legend.
Usyk, currently holding all four major world titles, confirmed at the WBC convention in Thailand that he wants to put his belts on the line against Wilder. This would mark a significant unification bout for both fighters, with Usyk looking to add the WBC title to his collection and Wilder seeking to regain his form after losing his reign as champion.
Wilder's co-manager Shelly Finkel revealed that the fighter would be open to a fight against Usyk, provided they receive an "offer." This could potentially set up a massive title unification bout in 2026, with both fighters vying for recognition as the world heavyweight champion.
Usyk has been vocal about his desire to unify all four major titles once again. When asked at the convention whether he thought the fight would happen, Usyk said that Wilder was "one of the great heavyweights of the last 10 years." This praise suggests a mutual respect between the two fighters, with both looking forward to facing off against each other in what promises to be an epic battle.
Wilder, who returned to the ring with a seventh-round stoppage over Tyrrell Anthony Herndon in June, has been on a rollercoaster of results in recent times. However, with Usyk as his next opponent, he will face one of the toughest challenges of his career.
The Alabama-born fighter has previously dethroned Bermane Stiverne to become WBC champion in 2015, but it's been over a decade since then and Wilder is now more determined than ever.
I'm so stoked about this potential fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder! It's gonna be epic 
! Both fighters have proven themselves to be legends in the ring, and to see them go head-to-head would be a dream come true for boxing fans everywhere. Plus, think of all the amazing moments we'll get to witness – Usyk's slick skills against Wilder's powerful punches... it's gonna be a wild ride 
! And let's not forget that both guys are giving it their all after some ups and downs in recent fights - we can't wait to see how they bounce back 
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. As for Wilder, dude needs a comeback 
and what better way to do it than facing off against the best of the best?! I'm seriously hoping this fight happens in 2026 - just think about how epic it's gonna be 
! The tension between these two guys is palpable already and I can barely contain my excitement 
I'm excited about this potential showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder, not just because of the thrilling fight itself, but also because it shows that even at our peak (whether in sports or life), we're still hungry for validation and recognition 
. It's a reminder that growth is not always linear, and sometimes we need to face new challenges to truly test ourselves 
. For Wilder, this could be the wake-up call he needs to prove himself again, and for Usyk, it's an opportunity to cement his legacy as one of the all-time greats 
. Is he really gonna give them up for a potential WBC title? And what about the risks involved with facing Deontay Wilder again? He's been on a weird rollercoaster of wins and losses lately 
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. But one thing's for sure, if they do go through with it in 2026... it's gonna be a wild ride 
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and wilde has had some ups & downs but hey who doesn't love the underdog story 
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and wilde tryin to regain form & prove he's still the man 
. And honestly, if Usyk wants it all, I say let him have it 
Usyk's on fire right now, can't see anyone taking him down
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! both fighters are legends in their own right and to see them go head to head would be a dream come true 
. wilder's got the power, but usyk's speed and agility could give him some trouble 
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... or maybe Usyk just wants to prove he's still the king of heavyweight boxing 