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The leading heavyweight in boxing, who presently holds 3 significant champions, is aiming to take a prolonged break heading into 2025 before even pondering what follows for him. Usyk battled two times in 2024 with a set of wins over Tyson Fury that sealed him as champ and boxing’s finest heavyweight however after investing 24 rounds in the ring with among the very best fighters of his generation, the Ukrainian fighter is prepared for some much was worthy of time off.
“It’ll be a long preparation,” Usyk’s supervisor Egis Klimas informed Boxing Scene. “After another 12 rounds with Fury, he requires an excellent, long healing.”
While there’s no clear cut No. 1 competitor for Usyk’s titles, Daniel Dubois appears to be the prominent prospect however he has his own battle scheduled versus Joseph Parker in February.
Dubois suffered a ninth round knockout loss to Usyk when they fulfilled back in 2023 however the 27-year-old British born heavyweight called nasty after a punch dropped Usyk to the canvas in the 5th round however the shot was thought about a low blow.
Instantly after Usyk’s 2nd win over Fury in December, Dubois stormed the ring and requested for a rematch even with his own battle still reserved for February.
If Dubois beats Parker after currently knocking out Anthony Joshua this previous September, he would likely end up being the most appealing challenger for Usyk however it’s not most likely that battle would take place up until the latter part of 2025.
Usyk’s supervisor stated he anticipates the ruling heavyweight champ to return at some point around “completion of July or August” however he can’t even consider a prospective rematch right now since “Dubois needs to beat Parker before he can even begin considering [Usyk]”
Usyk likewise turns 38 in January however he’s plainly specified himself as the very best heavyweight worldwide while constructing to a best 23-0 record, which now consists of 2 wins over Fury, 2 wins over Joshua and his previous success over Dubois.
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