Usyk Eyes Fury or Joshua as Final Bout After Undisputed Showdown with Dubois

Oleksandr Usyk Targets Fury or Joshua for Final Career Fight After Dubois Rematch
By Charlotte Daly | Updated: 00:08 BST, 29 April 2025

Oleksandr Usyk has revealed plans for his retirement, naming Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua as potential final opponents after his July 19 rematch with Daniel Dubois. The Ukrainian undisputed heavyweight champion confirmed his intentions exclusively to Mail Sport, emphasizing his desire for a Fury trilogy to close his legendary career.

Usyk’s Last Dance
The 37-year-old, who defends his titles against Dubois at Wembley Stadium this summer, stated: “Right now my focus is on Daniel Dubois. But for my last fight, I have two options: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.” When pressed on his preference, Usyk smirked: “Tyson Fury.”

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Caption: Usyk will defend his undisputed crown against Daniel Dubois on July 19.

Fury’s Cryptic Comeback Clues
Usyk’s comments coincide with Fury’s social media hint at a return. The “Gypsy King,” who retired after back-to-back losses to Usyk in 2025, posted a video training with coach SugarHill Steward, captioning it, “You know what’s coming.” Despite retiring four times since 2022, Fury reportedly trained twice daily recently, fueling speculation of a trilogy bout.

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Caption: Fury teased a comeback, training intensely despite retirement claims.

Rivalry Rewind
Usyk cemented his dominance by defeating Fury twice last year—first in a historic undisputed title clash in May, then in a December rematch. Their rivalry remains boxing’s most gripping, with Fury’s unretirement patterns adding drama. Meanwhile, Usyk also holds two decisive wins over Joshua in 2021 and 2022, handing the Brit his only career losses.

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Caption: Usyk dethroned Fury twice in 2025 to claim undisputed status.

Dubois Redemption Arc
The July rematch reignites tension from their controversial 2024 bout, where Dubois floored Usyk with a body shot later ruled illegal. Usyk recovered to stop Dubois in Round 9, but debates over the “low blow” decision persist. With the IBF title now vacant ahead of their second showdown, Dubois eyes redemption while Usyk aims to silence critics.

Legacy on the Line
If victorious, Usyk’s final fight—whether against Fury or Joshua—would cap a career defined by technical brilliance and historic achievements. For now, Fury remains his preferred finale. “I want Tyson,” Usyk reiterated. “But first, I must handle business with Dubois.”

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Caption: Joshua seeks a third shot at Usyk but remains the backup option.

With Fury’s comeback tease and Joshua’s hunger for redemption, boxing’s heavyweight division braces for a seismic close to Usyk’s era.

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