Overview
- Team Usyk director Sergey Lapin says there is contact and dialogue with Zuffa Boxing, but no deal is signed.
- Dana White said Zuffa Boxing is speaking to top talent as the new promotion launches and builds a roster that includes Jai Opetaia.
- Usyk’s camp continues to pursue Deontay Wilder, with manager Egis Klimas working on a potential multi-fight plan that could feature the American.
- Reports and comments from Wilder’s manager indicate a London fight with Derek Chisora is close for April, which would delay any Usyk matchup.
- Sources close to Usyk told ESPN he is not involved in iV Boxing’s proposed July 11 San Francisco record-attendance event.