Unified world heavyweight champion Alexander Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) successfully defended his belts on December 21 in a fight against Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs). Our compatriot looked more convincing and sharper than his opponent, especially in the second half of the rematch, which resulted in his victory by unanimous decision of the judges.

Now the Ukrainian owns the belts of the World Boxing Association (WBA), the World Boxing Organization (WBO), the World Boxing Council (WBC) and The Ring magazine. 37-year-old Usik has expressed a desire to return to heavyweight, but this is not being discussed now.

Alexander's most likely opponent is Briton Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs), who holds the International Boxing Federation (IBF) title.. It was this title that the Ukrainian was forced to give up after his first victory over Fury.

If Dubois defeats New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs) on February 22, he has every chance of fighting Usik again in the summer. This has already been stated by the Chairman of the General Directorate of Entertainment in Saudi Arabia, Turki Al ash-Sheikh, who today is the main organizer of boxing matches in the world.

According to manager Egis Klimas, the return of the Ukrainian super champion to the ring is expected in the second half of summer 2025.

Daniel lost to Alexander in August 2023, when the Ukrainian won by technical knockout in the ninth round, and the Briton scored with a dirty low blow.

Dubois got into the ring after Usik’s victory over Fury and demanded a rematch, to which he received consent. Daniel's behavior has already been called madness.