Oleksandr Usyk’s immediate focus is fixed on Tyson Fury, but his trainer has identified numerous interesting options that could come after the Fury rematch.
Usyk became undisputed heavyweight champion back in May by outpointing Fury and the pair will run it back later this year on December 21.
A second victory over Fury will ensure Usyk goes down as the best heavyweight of his generation following wins over Fury and Anthony Joshua.
Sergey Lapin, a key part of Usyk’s team, has admitted that a switch to MMA could be in his fighter’s plans moving forward.
“He's proven he's the best of this generation and, once he's retired Tyson Fury, he will consider his options,” said Lapin when speaking to Betway.
“Maybe that's dropping down in weight again, or maybe there's a wildcard option on the table for him; be it in the boxing ring, the MMA cage or even Conor McGregor's Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
“Can you imagine Usyk and Jon Jones fighting to prove they're the baddest man on the planet? Or maybe it's a third fight with Anthony Joshua in the MMA cage. Maybe it's Jake Paul at cruiserweight, although Usyk would need to fight him with one hand behind his back though to make it fair.”
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