David Nyika Ready To Spoil Usyk Retirement Plans

David Nyika's team plans to enforce his mandatory IBF cruiserweight standing, potentially disrupting Oleksandr Usyk's retirement plans to capture an undisputed cruiserweight crown. Nyika's trainer, Noel Thornberry, confirmed contacting Usyk's management, indicating they want the fight and that stepping aside for an alternate matchup would require significant financial negotiation.

Usyk intends a two-bout cruiserweight run in 2027 targeting an undisputed showdown against David Benavidez. However, Thornberry questioned whether the nearly 40-year-old Usyk can successfully cut back down to 200 pounds after eight years competing at heavyweight, while noting Nyika considers Usyk a beatable opponent.