Oleksandr Usyk whittles shortlist for final fight of his career down to three names… including Jake Paul
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OLEKSANDR USYK has a list of three opponents to choose from for what will be his final fight - with Jake Paul among his options.
Usyk became a three-time undisputed champion - twice at heavyweight - when he knocked out Daniel Dubois at Wembley.
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Jake Paul facing off with Oleksandr Usyk
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He now has two victories over Dubois, Anthony Joshua AND Tyson Fury - warning he has just one bout left in his career.
According to 112 Ukraine - a TV station in Usyk's homeland - Fury is still in consideration for a trilogy fight.
He was twice beaten on points in Saudi Arabia by Usyk - announcing his retirement in January one month after rematch defeat.
But Fury, 36, announced before Usyk's KO over Dubois that he would return to the ring in 2026.
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And he wants a trilogy with Usyk - this time at Wembley stadium.
Joseph Parker, 33, is another name considered by the Usyk camp.
Usyk, 38, has been ordered by the WBO to defend his belt against Parker next - or else vacate the gold.
But Parker's team claimed no talks have yet taken place.
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Perhaps Usyk's most surprising but lucrative option is a bout against 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - who is 12-1 in the ring.
But, due to the skill and experience disparity the fight would be in the MMA cage, with talks ongoing.
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Sergey Lapin, a member of Usyk's camp, told Plejmo: "The team is currently working on the next fight.
"We're looking at a few options, focusing on those who make sense both sport-wise and in terms of audience interest and status.
"Almost every fighter has called out Jake Paul. But our story is different.
"For us it's about MMA, something non-standard, and that's where its power lies.
We're not talking about a boxing match with Oleksandr Usyk, no disrespect to Jake, but in MMA the chances are more even.
Jake has some experience, while Oleksandr would have to adapt quickly. This could become a massive show with a huge global audience.
"Talks are already underway, and if everything lines up, the fight could happen early next year."
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Jake Paul with Sergey Lapin, a member of Usyk's camp
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