Oleksandr Usyk's return date and likely next opponent revealed
Oleksandr Usyk's advisor, Sergey Lapin, has revealed that the Ukrainian is expected back in the ring in the first half of 2026 to defend his undispute...
www.dazn.comHere’s the latest on Usyk’s next fight based on recent reporting:
- Usyk is reportedly aiming for a return in 2026 with potential options including a defense of his WBC title and talks about opponents outside the traditional boxing rankings. Several outlets have highlighted a Possible May matchup date and even a high-profile opponent in the mix.[2][3]
- In the broader press, there has been speculation of Usyk pursuing a marquee voluntary defense before moving toward a unification or another high-profile challenge later in the year.[1][9]
Notes:
- Exact opponent and date have varied across outlets, with some suggesting Rico Verhoeven in a boxing-cross over event opportunity in May, others noting traditional heavyweight contenders as targets for 2026.[4][2]
- If you’d like, I can pull the very latest updates from specific outlets or summarize confirmed announcements as they’re made.[9][2]
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Citations:
- “Oleksandr Usyk next fight…” CBS Sports article[2]
- Independent report on Usyk teasing announcement and possible voluntary title defense[1]
- Additional context on potential plans for 2026 from DAZN and related outlets[3]