Usyk Eyes Trilogy with Tyson Fury: What's Next for the Heavyweight Champion?

The Ukrainian boxer is looking to defend his titles and potentially face his rival Fury once again.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:04am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a heavyweight boxing match between two fighters, their forms fractured and abstracted into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape.The anticipated trilogy fight between heavyweight champions Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury promises to be a visually captivating clash of titans.Dallas Today

Oleksandr Usyk, the current undisputed heavyweight champion, has expressed his desire to have a trilogy fight with former champion Tyson Fury. After successfully defending his WBC, IBF, and WBA titles against Daniel Dubois last July, Usyk is now on the lookout for a new challenger as previous plans for a bout against Deontay Wilder have fallen through. With Fury also making a comeback to the sport, the stage is set for a potential third clash between the two boxing titans.

Why it matters

A trilogy fight between Usyk and Fury would be a highly anticipated event in the heavyweight division, as the two have already faced off twice before with Usyk emerging victorious on both occasions. The outcome of a third fight could have significant implications for the future of the heavyweight landscape, as the winner would cement their status as the dominant force in the division.

The details

Usyk, who became a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion after his knockout victory over Dubois, has stated that he hopes to make his return to the ring as early as March 2026. The 39-year-old Ukrainian has publicly expressed his desire to participate in at least two more fights before retiring, and a trilogy bout with Fury appears to be at the top of his priority list. Fury, who had previously announced his retirement, is also making a comeback to the sport, set to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 after a year-long hiatus.

  • Usyk became a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion after defeating Daniel Dubois in July 2025.
  • Usyk has previously secured two consecutive victories on points against Tyson Fury in 2024.
  • Fury announced his retirement shortly after his rematch with Usyk in 2024, but is now making a comeback to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11, 2026.
  • Usyk has stated that he hopes to make his return to the ring as early as March 2026.

The players

Oleksandr Usyk

The current undisputed heavyweight champion, known for his impressive track record and two-time title reign.

Tyson Fury

The former heavyweight world titleholder, who is making a comeback to the sport after a year-long hiatus.

Deontay Wilder

The former heavyweight world champion, who was previously in talks to face Usyk but has now signed on to fight Derek Chisora.

Daniel Dubois

The heavyweight boxer who Usyk defeated in July 2025 to become a two-time undisputed champion.

Arslanbek Makhmudov

The heavyweight boxer who Tyson Fury will be facing in his comeback fight on April 11, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Maybe March, I'm back in the ring. I want [trilogy] fight with Tyson Fury, no problem. UK, Saudi Arabia, USA – doesn't matter [where it takes place].”

— Oleksandr Usyk, Heavyweight Champion

What’s next

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The takeaway

This potential trilogy fight between Usyk and Fury would be a highly anticipated event in the heavyweight division, as the two have already established themselves as two of the top fighters in the weight class. The outcome of a third fight could have significant implications for the future of the heavyweight landscape, with the winner cementing their status as the dominant force in the division.