Oleksandr Usyk might face Daniel Dubois again, if Turki Alalshikh gets his way. The Riyadh Season representative shared his thoughts after Usyk's recent win in Saudi Arabia.
Usyk's career has been nothing short of spectacular. The Ukrainian southpaw won Olympic gold and then quickly climbed the professional ranks. He became the undisputed cruiserweight champion in 2018 and repeated the feat at heavyweight in 2023. No other boxer has achieved undisputed status in both divisions in the four-belt era.
The Ukrainian's list of wins reads like a who's who of boxing. He outpointed Anthony Joshua twice, knocked out Daniel Dubois, and handed Tyson Fury his only two career losses. Many consider Usyk the fighter of the year and a potential all-time great.
After Usyk's latest victory in Saudi Arabia, Alalshikh shared his thoughts on The Stomping Ground. He said, "If Dubois wins in February, I want to see Usyk-Dubois again."
Dubois, the current IBF World Champion, won his title by beating Fillip Hrgovic after Usyk vacated it for the Fury rematch. The British boxer's first title defense will be against Joseph Parker on February 22.
However, Dubois has come under fire for looking past Parker. He's already calling for an undisputed rematch against Usyk, despite losing their first fight by ninth-round stoppage.
Usyk's rapid rise from Olympic gold to undisputed champion in two weight classes within 11 years puts him among boxing's elite. His achievements are enough to secure legendary status if he decides to hang up his gloves.
The Ukrainian's future fights will likely be influenced by Saudi Arabia's growing role in boxing. With figures like Alalshikh involved in matchmaking, fans can expect more high-profile bouts in the region.
