Oleksandr Usyk: Unified heavyweight world champion expects the 'last dance' of his career to come against Tyson Fury

Oleksandr Usyk, the unified heavyweight world champion, wants to have his final fight against Tyson Fury.

The rivalry between Usyk and Fury has already stretched over two fights. Usyk beat Fury to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion in 2024 and then repeated a victory over Fury in their rematch later that year.

Fury subsequently retired for the entirety of 2025 but has returned to the sport. The former world titlist could be on a collision course for a third fight with Usyk.

The heavyweight champion expects that to be the final fight of his career. "In my head, Tyson Fury, it's the last dance," Usyk told Associated Press.

Both of Usyk's fights with Fury were in Riyadh, though it's unclear whether they'd conclude their trilogy in Saudi Arabia. The Iran war has caused disruption in the Middle East. Formula 1 for instance is set to call off the Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia in April due to the conflict.

"Given the situation currently unfolding in the world, my task is simply to be ready for what I am preparing for," Usyk said regarding fighting again in Saudi Arabia. "Then the organisers will decide where it can be held - where they can stage this show so that it is safe for all participants and spectators."

The Ukrainian is due to defend his WBC title against kickboxing superstar Rico Verhoeven in Egypt in May.

The 39-year-old has stated that he would like to fight the winner of Fabio Wardley's WBO championship clash with Daniel Dubois after that before closing out his career against Fury.