Oleksandr Usyk maintained his unbeaten document with a knockout victory over Daniel Dubois in Poland on Saturday night time.
The Ukrainian put down Dubois within the ninth spherical to retain his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight belts, though there was controversy over a punch deemed a low blow by the British fighter within the fifth spherical that left Usyk on the canvas.
Right here, the PA information company seems at what comes next for Usyk.
May there be a rematch?
There was no rematch clause included within the contract however Dubois and his staff have been livid concerning the low blow resolution and promoter Frank Warren has already mentioned they’ll push for the combat to be declared a no contest, or a rematch ordered.
What about Tyson Fury?
Usyk was requested instantly after the combat concerning the prospect of dealing with WBC champion Tyson Fury in a unification contest and mentioned he could be prepared for it “tomorrow”. Fury is because of combat Francis Ngannou on October 28 in Saudi Arabia, and predicting the 35-year-old’s next transfer is notoriously troublesome.
Who else?
Filip Hrgovic is the necessary IBF challenger and believes he ought to be forward of Fury within the queue to tackle Usyk. The undefeated Croatian defeated Demsey McKean on the identical card which noticed Anthony Joshua knock out Robert Helenius.
May or not it’s Joshua?
Usyk and Joshua have gone toe-to-toe in two of probably the most high-profile fights in recent times, with the Ukrainian inflicting an upset within the first contest after which narrowly retaining the titles he gained. A 3rd combat doesn’t look like on the playing cards, although, with Joshua eyeing a conflict towards Deontay Wilder in a double invoice with Usyk-Fury.
Some other choices?
At 36, there have to be questions on Usyk’s future within the sport and, if the Fury combat doesn’t occur quickly, how lengthy will he dangle on? The Ukrainian took up arms within the early phases of the battle towards Russia and occasions in his homeland may be a consider his next transfer.
