Oleksandr Usyk calls out Deontay Wilder as Ukrainian makes surprise choice of next opponent

OLEKSANDR USYK has called out Deontay Wilder for a fight – calling him one of the great heavyweights of the last ten years.

The world champion has not fought since stopping Daniel Dubois in July.

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Oleksandr Usyk wants to fight Deontay WilderCredit: Getty
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He unified the division with that victory but has since given up his IBF belt, which was taken by Fabio Wardley.

But Usyk is eyeing a return to the ring and he has identified the opponent he wants – Wilder.

Usyk told Boxing King Media: “I want to fight Deontay Wilder. I think it’s interesting.

“This is a world champion guy, this is a very famous guy, this is a strong guy.

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“He is one of the great heavyweights of the last 10 years.”

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