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Usyk Wants to Return to Cruiserweight for Fight with Benavidez

According to journalist Mike Coppinger, this information was shared with him by Usyk’s advisor Sergei Lapin.

31 Oct, 18:59Read in Russian
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Former heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk would like to face David Benavidez after returning to the cruiserweight division.

Benavidez will fight Michal Cieslak on December 5 for the unification of three cruiserweight titles. Usyk is considering the winner or a participant of this bout as a potential opponent for a super fight.

Earlier, Usyk vacated all heavyweight championship belts and stated that his next fight could be the last in his career.

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