Oleksandr Usyk’s ‘camp manager’ Sergey Lapin has claimed that the Ukrainian could be tempted into a bout with Jake Paul or even a switch to MMA.
Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in May to become the undisputed heavyweight champion and cementing his legacy in the sport.
Next up he has a rematch with ‘The Gypsy King’ in December but following that fight he could choose a completely different route.
Speaking to Betway Lupin said:
“He’s proven he’s the best of this generation and, once he’s retired Tyson Fury, he will consider his options.”
“Maybe that’s dropping down in weight again, or maybe there’s a wildcard option on the table for him.
“It could be in the boxing ring, the MMA cage or even Conor McGregor’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
“Can you imagine Usyk and Jon Jones fighting to prove they’re the baddest man on the planet?
“Or maybe it’s a third fight with Anthony Joshua in the MMA cage.
“Maybe it’s Jake Paul at cruiserweight, although Usyk would need to fight him with one hand behind his back though to make it fair.”
A fight between Usyk and Paul could work with the YouTuber turned boxer fighting at both Cruiserweight and Heavyweight.
Next up for Paul is Mike Tyson when he takes the former undisputed heavyweight champion on November 15 live on Netflix.
