Oleksandr Usyk is looking to defend his world heavyweight title against Deontay Wilder, who has welcomed a fight against the unified world champion.
The Ukrainian has broken his silence on his next career move, confirming he wants to put his WBC, WBA and IBF belts on the line against Wilder.
Usik’s second reign as undisputed champion came to an end last week after he relinquished the WBO belt after stopping Daniel Dubois in their rematch at Wembley Stadium in July.
Speaking at the VBC convention in Thailand, Usyk said Boxing King Media: “I want to fight Deontay Wilder. I think it’s interesting.”
Wilder is a former WBC heavyweight champion
“This is a world champion guy, this is a very famous guy, this is a strong guy.
“He is one of the great heavyweights of the last 10 years.
Wilder, who returned to the ring following a layoff by Tyrell Anthony Herndon in June, would be open to a fight against Usyk.
“Usyk is a great champion,” said Wilder’s co-manager Shelley Finkel Ski Sports.
“We have plans for next year and we would like Aleksandar Usyk to be a part of them.”
“If we get the right offer, we would be open to that fight.”