Overview

• Oleksandr Usyk, the unified heavyweight champion, announced plans to retire after two more fights, citing a timeline of one to two years.
• Usyk confirmed he intends to face the winner of the Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker fight, scheduled for February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• The Ukrainian champion, who remains undefeated, retained his WBA, WBO, and WBC titles after defeating Tyson Fury twice in 2024, though he vacated the IBF belt.
• Dubois, who was elevated to IBF champion, has been vocal about seeking a rematch with Usyk following his controversial 2023 loss to the Ukrainian.
• Usyk emphasized his focus on rest and family after a demanding year and ruled out a return to cruiserweight due to his current weight class preparation.