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Lennox Lewis Urges Usyk to Retire on Top as Title Defense Delayed

Usyk remains sidelined by injury with his WBO defense unresolved.

Overview

  • Speaking to Sky Sports, Lennox Lewis advised Oleksandr Usyk to quit at the peak of his reign and "retire on top."
  • Usyk is still the undisputed heavyweight champion after victories over Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.
  • An injury has postponed Usyk’s next bout while the WBO mandatory picture plays out, with Joseph Parker facing Fabio Wardley later this month to safeguard interim status.
  • Usyk is expected to meet the WBO mandatory next, with Parker or Wardley cited as likely opponents if he continues.
  • Usyk’s associate Sergey Lapin said the team is exploring an "exciting" venue for the champion’s comeback, as Hughie Fury publicly claimed he could beat Usyk and a Fury trilogy remains a discussed option.