Oleksandr Usyk vs David Benavidez might be a reality for 2027, and it would see Usyk moving back down to cruiserweight, not Benavidez going up to heavyweight. Mike Coppinger reports that Usyk’s adviser, Serhii Lapin, told The Ring of the…
Oleksandr Usyk is reportedly planning a fight against David Benavidez at cruiserweight in 2027, according to Usyk's adviser Serhii Lapin. Rather than Benavidez stepping up to heavyweight, Usyk aims to return to cruiserweight in an effort to become the division's undisputed champion for a second time.
Benavidez holds the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles and is scheduled to face WBC champion Michal Cieslak on December 5. Usyk, who vacated his heavyweight titles earlier in the year, could target the matchup for late summer or fall of 2027.
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