Deontay Wilder Open to Potential Matchup with Oleksandr Usyk
Deontay Wilder's co-manager, Shelly Finkel, has indicated that the former heavyweight champion is interested in facing Oleksandr Usyk in the ring.
Shelly Finkel, co-manager of Deontay Wilder, has confirmed that the American boxer is open to a fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
Wilder, a former world heavyweight champion, has expressed willingness to take on Usyk, who is a prominent figure in the boxing world.
This potential matchup could generate significant interest among boxing fans, given both fighters' reputations and skills.
Updates
Update at 20:51 UTC on 2026-07-03
Sky Sports reported Deontay Wilder's co-manager Shelly Finkel has confirmed that the American former world heavyweight champion would welcome a fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
Sources: Sky Sports
Update at 21:14 UTC on 2026-07-03
Sky Sports reported Deontay Wilder's co-manager Shelly Finkel has confirmed that the American former world heavyweight champion would welcome a fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
Sources: Sky Sports