Rico Verhoeven's Trainer Peter Fury Reacts to Usyk Facing Deontay Wilder Instead of Rematch

Rico Verhoeven's trainer Peter Fury reacts to Usyk facing Deontay Wilder instead of rematch

Rico Verhoeven came close to a huge upset in May as he pushed to the limit in an audacious bid for the WBC heavyweight title. Now, it seems as though the Ukrainian will move on from a potential rematch and Verhoeven’s trainer Peter Fury has offered his thoughts on that decision. Usyk was expected to […] The post Rico Verhoeven’s trainer Peter Fury reacts to Usyk facing Deontay Wilder instead of rematch appeared first on Boxing News.

Oleksandr Usyk Hints At Deontay Wilder For "last Dance" In The US

Ukrainian heavyweight sensation Oleksandr Usyk (25-0, 16 KOs) has revealed his plans for what he’s calling his “last dance” in the boxing ring. The 39-year-old champion is targeting American knockout artist Deontay Wilder (45-4-1, 43 KOs) as the likely opponent for his final professional fight, a bout expected to unfold in the United States. Usyk’s announcement comes amid a significant shift in his retirement strategy, prioritizing high-profile,…