Oleksandr Usyk Wants Deontay Wilder: A Questionable Heavyweight Matchup

Usyk's Future Fight Intentions

• 💬 Oleksandr Usyk, in a recent interview, refuted claims of training Anthony Joshua, stating Joshua is a friend.
• 🎯 Usyk indicated he would have likely fought Joseph Parker next if Parker had won his recent fight.
• 📌 He expressed little interest in fighting Fabio Wardley, possibly due to perceived lack of threat or lucrative value.
• 💡 Crucially, Usyk stated he wants to fight Deontay Wilder next year, which surprised the speaker.

Deontay Wilder's Recent Performance

• ⚠️ The speaker highlights Wilder's poor record, with only one win in the last three years against an obscure opponent.
• 🥊 Wilder has been chinned by Tyson Fury twice, embarrassed by Joseph Parker, and brutally knocked out by Zhilei Zhang.
• 📉 His current form suggests he is a "shell of himself," lacking speed, aggression, and punch resistance.

Concerns About Usyk vs. Wilder

• ❌ The speaker argues that Tyson Fury did not earn a trilogy fight against Usyk, having lost conclusively twice.
• 🚨 A fight with Wilder is deemed even worse, as Wilder has not earned a title shot or a high-profile fight.
• 💥 The matchup is described as "lamb to the slaughter" for Wilder, given Usyk's skill against Wilder's deteriorated state.

Potential Motivations and Alternatives

• 🇺🇸 The speaker speculates Usyk might want to fight Wilder to gain popularity in the United States, where Wilder is known.
• 🥊 Other potential US opponents like Andy Ruiz or Derell Miller are mentioned, though with their own issues.
• 💡 The speaker suggests Usyk could fight other contenders like Frank Sanchez or Philip Herkovic instead of Wilder.

Heavyweight Division Scenarios

• 🗓️ The speaker anticipates 2026 could be a "strange year" for heavyweights with various potential matchups.
• 🔮 Possible fights include Fury vs. Joshua, Wilder vs. Usyk, or Usyk vs. Wardley, among other scenarios.
• 🥊 Despite the speaker's strong reservations, Wilder is clearly on Usyk's mind as a desired opponent.