Instead of Wilder, Usyk may meet Ruiz or Kabayel

Andrew Karlov Jan. 22, 2026, 5:01 a.m.
Oleksandr Usyk. Getty Images

Sergey Lapin, Usyk's trainer and advisor, previously confirmed that his ward is negotiating with Dana White and his Zuffa Boxing project. Lapin added that Agit Kabayel (27-0, 19 KOs) and Andy Ruiz (35-2-1, 22 KOs) were also recently named as potential opponents for the champion.

"We are negotiating with the most talented and best boxers in the world. And Usyk is one of them," White recently stated when asked about the Ukrainian champion.

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