Daniel Dubois will defend his IBF heavyweight world title against Joseph Parker Feb. 22 in Saudi Arabia. The winner of that fight is the first part of Usyk’s retirement plan. The second part involves UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.

Oleksandr Usyk has suggested that he might like to close out his boxing career with a crossover fight against current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira.

South African UFC middleweight champion wants to face Khamzat Chimaev next, before moving up to challenge Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title.

Oleksandr Usyk's suggestion that he could round out his career with a crossover fight with UFC champ Alex Pereira sailed over the head of his interviewer.

Oleksandr Usyk intends to fight twice more before retiring from boxing, with his ideal first opponent being Daniel Dubois or Joseph Parker – but his final foe could be an unexpected one. In May, Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years by outpointing Tyson Fury,

UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has confirmed he is open to boxing Oleksandr Usyk in a 'show fight' as the Ukrainian eyes two more bouts before retiring

Alex Pereira suggesting a potential fight with boxing heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk was scoffed at by fight fans last night.

Oleksandr Usyk has a plan for the final fights of his career and they just might involve Alex Pereira. The UFC light heavyweight champion recently said on the JAXXON podcast he is interested in a crossover boxing bout with Usyk.