Usyk reveals shock career plans for after Tyson Fury rematch that’s good news for Anthony Joshua as date is confirmed
OLEKSANDR USYK plans to make a shock move after his rematch with Tyson Fury.
The Ukrainian became the undisputed ruler of the heavyweights last month with a split-decision victory over the Gypsy King in Saudi Arabia.
APOleksandr Usyk bested Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion[/caption]
https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1792116449420480692/photo/1And posed with his new WBC title afterwards[/caption]
GettyIn a shock move, Usyk could move back down to cruiserweight – where he was also undisputed champion[/caption]
But he’ll have to best the Brit behemoth again in their eagerly-anticipated rematch later this year.
Boxing fans reckon Usyk, 37, could hang up his gloves with a second successive win over Fury.
But the slick southpaw has revealed plans to move back DOWN to the cruiserweight division, which he left in 2019 to pursue his dream of winning heavyweight gold.
He told Three Knockdown Rule podcast: “I think maybe after the rematch, I am going to go down in weight to cruiserweight.
“I want more [fights at] cruiserweight.”
Usyk became the king of the cruiserweights in the summer of 2018 with a decision win over Murat Gassiev, which saw him claim the WBA, IBF and Ring Magazine titles.
And becoming a two-time ruler of the division is something that interests the fan favourite.
He said: “Maybe I can be undisputed for a second time in the cruiserweight division, it’s my plan.”
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Usyk seems to have finally found the sweet spot for his body at heavyweight.
But the former pound-for-pound king doesn’t like having to wolf down large portions of food to maintain his frame.
He said: “When I start to prepare for my training camp [as a heavyweight], I have to eat all the time.
“For me it’s hard, I don’t like it.”
Usyk was a whisker away from stopping Fury in the ninth round of last month’s Riyadh rumble.
He’ll look to go one better when they renew their rivalry in the Kingdom on December 21.
Should Usyk drop down the weights again, it would undoubtedly leave a hole in the heavyweight division that Anthony Joshua could step into.
He’s hoping to fight Fury after the much-anticipated rematch between him and Usyk.
How AJ punched his way to the top
ANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch.
From humble origins in Watford to Olympic hero, the boxer has made a heavyweight impact in and out of the ring.
Eddie Hearn claims a collision with rival Tyson Fury could be worth a whopping £200million.
The pair’s bitter feud saw them refuse to say a word to each other as they met Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
Joshua has already hinted at when he will hang up his gloves.
And he revealed why his son will NEVER be allowed to box. despite amassing a £215m empire thanks to the sweet science.
AJ enjoys a lavish lifestyle including private jets and a £350k watch.
His career and sponsorship deals have seen him swap his council estate upbringing for a luxury car collection.
London hairdresser Kika Osunde is believed to have swept the KO king off his feet.
But Joshua still lives with his mum Yeta when he is not on the road.
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