By Victor Kanayo
There are indications that undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk could return to the cruiserweight division.
His anticipated return is projected to be after his rematch with Tyson Fury in December, 2024.
Confirming the latest development during a podcast, Usyk said, “I think maybe after the rematch, I am going to go down in weight to cruiserweight. I want more [fights at] cruiserweight.
“Maybe I can be undisputed for a second time in the cruiserweight division, it’s my plan. When I start to prepare for my training camp [as a heavyweight], I have to eat all the time. For me it’s hard, I don’t like it.”
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The Ukrainian became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion with a split decision victory over Fury in Saudi Arabia in May.
Usyk moved up to the heavyweight division in 2019, having previously been the undisputed cruiserweight champion.
He weighed in at 16st (224lb), the heaviest of his career, for his fight with Fury.
