Oleksandr Usyk may wait for the winner of Deontay Wilder vs Derek Chisora after talks over a potential fight between him and Wilder collapsed.
There are rumors that Usyk and Wilder will fight on July 11 at the inaugural IVB Boxing gala in San Francisco.
However, those plans appear to have fallen through after MFPro and Queensberry Promotions announced that a co-promoted event between Wilder and Chisora would take place on April 4.
‘The Cat’ has not fought since July, when he stopped Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium to seal victory in the rematch.
While there is still no official word from Usyk on his next move, Queensberry’s Dev Sahni has given his opinion on what’s next for the two-time undisputed world champion.
Oleksandr Usyk’s next move is unknown. Source: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry
“I imagine he will want to fight before he knows the result of Wilder vs. Chisora.
Who knows, with Oleksandr Usyk he did everything that could be done in this sport.
“I imagine he will like the winner of Wilder vs. Chisora.
“Chisora is the only Briton he hasn’t beaten twice.”
Usyk defeated Chisora in his second heavyweight fight of 2020, and many believe that “Del Boy” gave him one of his toughest tests lasting 12 rounds.
Usyk defeated Chisora in October 2020. Photo: Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing
Eddie Hearn later revealed why the fight appealed to Usyk during the interview Sky Sports Boxing.
“I was with Usyk in Saudi and I said, ‘Deontay Wilder?’ and he said yes.
“He raised the issue and said, ‘I want to fight all the people from my generation, and the three people who were the key fighters of my era were AJ, Fury and Wilder.’
“I think he thinks having Wilder on my CV would be nice.”
It is not known whether the Ukrainian will wait for the result on April 4, but in a conversation with a journalist, Usyk’s sports director Sergei Lapin also suggested a possible fight with Agit Kabajel. Professional boxing fans.
On January 10, Kabayel defended his interim WBC heavyweight title in a fight against Damian Knyba. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
“From a boxing point of view, I would personally like to see this fight.
“But Alexander’s main goal is to fight Wilder in the USA. This is the priority.
“After the fight with the US, we will see what news comes from Germany and what options will emerge next.”
With a clash with Wilder now unlikely, Kabayel may emerge as Usyk’s most realistic next opponent.
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Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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