Usyk Would Like to Face Wilder in 2026

Ukraine’s three-time undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk said he would like to face former world champion Deontay Wilder next year.

“I’m still boxing. Next year I want to fight Deontay Wilder. For me, I think it’s interesting.

This guy is a world champion, a very well-known guy, a strong guy. He’s one of the biggest Heavyweights of the last 10 years. I talk to my team, I say: ‘This is my first option, the first name.’

We’re not talking about it yet. Right now, I have only one guy — it’s Deontay,” said Usyk.

In his previous fight, Wilder knocked out Tyrell Herndon in the seventh round. Usyk stopped Daniel Dubois.