WBC allowed Usyk to conduct a voluntary title defense

Dmitriy Kel Dec. 4, 2025, 3:11 p.m.

Unified world heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has been granted permission to conduct a voluntary WBC title defense.

Earlier, the 38-year-old Ukrainian announced his desire to share the ring with 40-year-old American former division champion Deontay Wilder.

“Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk can conduct a voluntary defense. He has already stated he would like to meet Deontay Wilder,” announced WBC.

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