Oleksandr Usyk finds himself carefully considering his future opponents. At 39, the heavyweight champion continues to impress after recently knocking out Daniel Dubois. Representatives of Usyk identify several fighters as possible contenders, including Deontay Wilder, Moses Itauma, Agit Kabayel, Filip Hrgovic, and Fabio Wardley.
Moses Itauma emerges in the heavyweight scene with a promising start. He boasts 13 victories with notable wins like a first-round knockout over Dillian Whyte. Even Usyk expressed admiration for Itauma's talent and skills in previous interviews.
However, Itauma's recent injury has caused significant hurdles. Initially set to face Jermaine Franklin on January 24, the match now moves to late March. This delay could impair his opportunity for a title shot against Usyk.With other options available, Usyk may look elsewhere for an opponent.
As boxing enthusiasts eagerly await developments within the division Usyk remains at the center of intrigue regarding a potential trilogy fight with Tyson Fury. Meanwhile,Usyk's future plans continue amid speculation over his retirement timeline and exploration of various matchups.