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Fury Trilogy Tempts Usyk's Weight Class Shift
10 Nov
Summary
- A trilogy fight with Tyson Fury could keep Oleksandr Usyk in the heavyweight division.
- Usyk has previously been an undisputed champion in both heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions.
- Returning to cruiserweight would require Usyk to lose significant weight, a difficult task.
The possibility of a third fight with Tyson Fury could influence Oleksandr Usyk to stay in the heavyweight division. Usyk has achieved undisputed champion status in both the heavyweight and cruiserweight categories throughout his career. Reports suggest he might return to cruiserweight, where potential opponents like David Benavidez and Jai Opetaia could be targets.
However, Fury's camp remains keen on a trilogy, which might present a more appealing prospect for Usyk than shifting back down in weight. This potential move to cruiserweight is surprising, as losing 20-30 pounds would be physically demanding for Usyk, especially at his current stage of boxing career. Promoter Frank Warren expressed surprise at the idea, noting the difficulty of significant weight loss with age.
