Usyk eyes 'final chapter' at cruiserweight against Benavidez
Summary
Oleksandr Usyk plans to return to cruiserweight in 2027 and pursue another undisputed championship before retiring, according to adviser Sergey Lapin. Lapin says Usyk first wants to fight for a vacant world title, then face David Benavidez in a unification bout.Key Facts
- Usyk is 39 and has a 25-fight undefeated professional record.
- Usyk last fought in May, beating Rico Verhoeven, then vacated his heavyweight titles.
- Usyk became undisputed cruiserweight champion before moving to heavyweight in 2019.
- Benavidez, 29, is undefeated in 32 professional fights and holds the WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles.
- Benavidez is scheduled to fight Michal Cieslak for the WBC cruiserweight belt on 5 December.
- The IBF cruiserweight title is vacant after Jai Opetaia was stripped of it in March.
- Lapin described 2027 as the final chapter of Usyk's career.
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