Instead, Wilder remains in the picture.
Usyk describes his next appearance as likely being his “last dance,” and talks are underway with Zuffa Boxing for a farewell fight against Wilder in the United States.
“Why not? If Deontay’s team wants it, I do it. Money, business … now we have two options, but what for me is good, we will take,” Usyk told The Athletic.
The criticism is understandable. Usyk has already accomplished virtually everything available to him, but a Wilder fight at this stage would carry considerably less sporting significance than Itauma or another leading heavyweight.
Usyk also gave up his he
