Oleksandr Usyk could undergo a shocking career change following his rematch with Tyson Fury.
The skilled southpaw Indisputable In May, he recorded a split decision victory over Gypsy King to become the heavyweight champion. Saudi Arabia.
But Usyk will have to rematch the former long-time WBC champion in back-to-back bouts in Saudi Arabia in December.
Two consecutive victories over Fury make Usyk the heavyweight champion in just over five years.
And his coach predicts he might make a shock move into mixed martial arts or even boxing after beating the Briton.
His coach, Sergei Lapin, told Betway: “He has proven himself to be the best fighter of his generation. Once Tyson Fury retires, he will consider his options.”
“Maybe he’s missing weight again and maybe he has a wild card option.
“Whether it’s a boxing ring, a mixed martial arts cage, or Conor McGregor’s bare knuckle fighting. Championship“
Lapin is excited about a fight between Usyk and UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones, or even a possible boxing match with Jake Paul.
He said: “Can you imagine Usyk and Jon Jones fighting to prove they’re the baddest guys on the planet?”
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“Or maybe I’ll fight Anthony Joshua for a third time inside the MMA cage.
“Maybe he’s the Jake Paul of cruiserweight, but Usyk would need to fight with one hand behind his back to make it a fair fight.”
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There remains the small matter of handing Fury a second straight defeat before Usyk entertains the prospect of competing in another sport.
The pair are scheduled to meet again on December 21 in Riyadh, with Fury going into the showdown fuelled by the pain of having his undisputed dreams shattered.
“Listen, I’ve won titles, records and everything in boxing,” he said in June.
“But I’ve never had to bounce back from a loss.
“On December 21, in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom, the King will reclaim his throne and assume an uncontested position.”
“Usyk, I’m coming at you! Get ready for the Gypsy King!”
“The road to salvation is all mine.
“I know what I have to do. I know my shortcomings, and I just have to believe that I’m inevitable.”
