Oleksandr Usyk has suggested a possible transition to MMA, following a challenge from UFC star Alex Pereira.
However, Usyk’s immediate focus is on a rematch with Daniel Dubois for the undisputed heavyweight titles.
Speaking to Al Arabiya News, Usyk stated, “We want to fight Dubois. My team is ready.”
He added, “Much depends on God’s will and Turki Alalshikh, who can organize this fight. Otherwise, I think there would be obstacles.”
Usyk, aged 38, defeated Dubois, 27, in the ninth round of their 2023 bout, a fight marked by controversy due to a disputed low blow in the fifth round.
The Ukrainian boxer previously defeated Tyson Fury twice in 2024 but had to relinquish the IBF title to proceed with their rematch in December.
Dubois was promoted to full IBF champion from interim status and achieved a knockout victory over Anthony Joshua, 35, in September.
Dubois was scheduled to defend his title against Joseph Parker in February but withdrew due to illness. Parker then defeated Martin Bakole as a replacement and has since been mandated by the WBO to face Usyk.
Despite these developments, Usyk remains interested in fighting Dubois again to unify the heavyweight belts.
This comes after Alex Pereira, who recently lost his UFC light-heavyweight title to Magomed Ankalaev, challenged the boxing champion.
Usyk has expressed interest in a crossover fight with Pereira, 37, potentially even in an MMA cage.
He commented, “Yes, I would be interested, but only after the fight with Daniel to merge our belts.”
Usyk joked, “I even considered fighting in a cage. It is a joke, but every joke contains an element of truth.”
