"Wilder, previously WBC world champion and one of heavyweight boxing's most feared, has struggled since losing his trilogy fight with Tyson Fury. The American has since suffered back-to-back stoppage defeats to Joseph Parker in 2023 and Zhilei Zhang in 2024, taking a year out before returning with a seventh-round win against little-known Tyrrell Anthony Herndon. But despite his status slipping, Usyk still sees the Bronze Bomber as a marquee name for his next bout."
"The WBC interim scene heats up on 10 January when Agit Kabayel faces Damian Knyba in a key heavyweight clash. The IBF has ordered Richard Torrez Jr to fight Frank Sanchez in a final eliminator, with the winner moving one step closer to a world title shot. The WBA "regular" belt will also be on the line on 12 December, with Kubrat Pulev set to face Murat Gassiev."
Oleksandr Usyk became a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion by beating Daniel Dubois at Wembley in July. Usyk has named Deontay Wilder as his first option for his next fight and plans to continue fighting next year. Wilder lost a trilogy to Tyson Fury and suffered stoppage defeats to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang before returning with a seventh-round win over Tyrrell Anthony Herndon. Usyk vacated his WBO title rather than face mandatory Fabio Wardley, leaving a voluntary defence possible if a deal with Wilder is struck quickly. Multiple eliminators and key heavyweight clashes are scheduled across sanctioning bodies. Usyk intends to fight through 2026 and retire thereafter.
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