“Mega-Fight Brewing: Usyk’s Team Working Behind the Scenes on Wilder Clash”
Oleksandr Usyk vs Deontay Wilder is “very likely” manager confirms
Oleksandr Usyk’s team have revealed that their two-time undisputed heavyweight champion is “very likely” to face American Deontay Wilder next and have even named a potential date and location.
Manager Egis Klimas told The National in Dubai that, “a different group from the United States will promote Usyk’s next fight.”
Klimas continued, “It’s not official yet, so I cannot tell you. He might be fighting in the Riyadh season, but as far as right now, we don’t have any offers.”
He then revealed, “It’s very likely [we will see Usyk face Wilder].
“Because right now we’re working on it, and we’re working on some multi-fight agreement for Oleksandr.
“As soon as we’re going to confirm that, we’re going to jump in. And some talks already are going on with the team of Wilder.
“We’re looking at Las Vegas or Los Angeles, and dates are the end of April, beginning of May.
“Wilder is one of the best names [that] Oleksandr didn’t face yet. He’s still in good shape, and he’s still a fighter, so he’s interesting. And as well, it’s the United States.”
40-year-old Wilder is in the midst of a comeback campaign after losing four from his last five fights between 2020-2024. In June 2025, he came back to score his first victory since October 2022. The former long-reigning WBC world heavyweight champion knocked out unheralded Tyrell Herndon in seven rounds.
Usyk’s been reassuring everyone that he’s got “at least two more years.” Klimas backs that up, “He feels strong. It’s not time for him to hang up his gloves.”
Now 38, Usyk’s training camps are becoming harder for him, but his fifth-round demolition over powerful Brit Daniel Dubois shows he is still a sharp, potent force in the heavyweight division, with plenty left to give.
