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Oleksandr Usyk called out by unbeaten champion

Kabayel calls for Usyk clash

Oleksandr Usyk has been called out by Agit Kabayel Photo Credit: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry
Oleksandr Usyk has been called out by Agit Kabayel Photo Credit: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry

Oleksandr Usyk is a man in demand after his latest victory.

Usyk dismantled Daniel Dubois in five rounds of their rematch to become the undisputed heavyweight champion at Wembley Stadium last month.

The Ukrainian was ordered to defend his WBO crown against interim titlist, Joseph Parker a few days after the bout and the pair have until August 23 to agree a deal before purse bids are called.

The 38-year-old is also being targeted by WBC interim champion, Agit Kabayel, who was ringside for his win over Dubois and is hopeful a fight between them could be staged in his home country of Germany.

“I hate trash talk, but I think why not Kabayel versus Usyk, why not?” the 32-year-old told IFLTV.

 

“Two guys that have never lost in their careers.

“I’m WBC interim champion, he’s WBC champion, I think for the fans, it’s a good fight.

“I never lose in my career, he never lose in his career, I think make a big fight in Germany, it’s also good for the Ukrainian fans.”

Usyk knocked out Dubois in five rounds Photo Credit: Photo Credit: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney
Usyk knocked out Dubois in five rounds Photo Credit: Photo Credit: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney

Kabayel is unbeaten in 26 professional fights and claimed the WBC interim crown with a sixth round knockout of Zhilei Zhang in Saudi Arabia in February.

Usyk said in February that he had two fights remaining in his career and did not name Kabayel in his shortlist of opponents in his post-fight interview.

Kabayel stopped Zhang in February Photo Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Kabayel stopped Zhang in February Photo Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“Maybe it’s Tyson Fury,” the 38-year-old said to DAZN.

“Maybe we have three options.

“Derek Chisora and Anthony Joshua.

“Maybe Joseph Parker.”

The Ukrainian was called out by Fury for a third clash last month, although ‘The Gypsy King’ claimed last week that he will remain retired.

When asked by Sky Sports if he’ll fight again, Fury replied: “Never.

Tyson Fury has ruled out a return to the ring Photo Credit: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions
Tyson Fury has ruled out a return to the ring Photo Credit: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions

“Too old, look at my beard, all grey.

“Boxing is a young man’s game.”