Oleksandr Usyk, the unbeaten former undisputed heavyweight champion who vacated his belts, is expected to return to boxing next year. Promoter Frank Warren has signaled willingness to arrange a world title bout for the Ukrainian fighter upon his comeback.
Warren represents several heavyweight titlists who could potentially face Usyk, including WBC champion Agit Kabayel, WBO titlist Daniel Dubois, and Tyson Fury, who stands to secure the WBA ‘super’ belt if successful in a December bout against Anthony Joshua. Warren stated he would be prepared to facilitate such matchups, noting that Usyk has previously defeated both Fury and Dubois, though rematches with either remain viable options for high-profile contests. A bout against Kabayel for the WBC title at a stadium in Germany was also cited as a possibility.
Warren expressed confidence in his ability to arrange such fights, citing his established working relationship with Usyk. He emphasized that if the former champion seeks to compete against elite opposition, his promotional company would be prepared to accommodate those negotiations. Warren stated that Usyk would naturally pursue fights against the sport’s top competitors.
Meanwhile, Daniel Dubois is preparing for an immediate challenge, facing Fabio Wardley in a rematch at The O2 Arena in London. Dubois previously defeated Wardley to capture the WBO heavyweight title. Dubois’ trainer Don Charles acknowledged the significance of the upcoming contest while expressing determination to retain the belt, describing Wardley as a serious and ambitious competitor.
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