Crossover bouts have become the norm in combat sports, whether it is MMA to boxing, MMA to WWE, or vice-versa. With this said, Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion, might have a surprise up his sleeve. His coach, Sergey Lapin, recently hinted at an unexpected career move.
Usyk defeated Tyson Fury earlier this year in a thrilling heavyweight clash. Now, as they prepare for a rematch, Lapin is already looking beyond.
“Once he’s retired Tyson Fury, he will consider his options.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.” Lapin stated.
Usyk has proven himself the best of his generation in boxing. A move to MMA could offer new challenges and keep his competitive fire burning. It would certainly shake up the combat sports world. Of course, this is all speculation for now. Usyk still has unfinished business with Fury.
Usyk vs. Fury 2 promises to be another blockbuster event. Boxing fans are eager to see if Usyk can repeat his victory or if Fury will avenge his loss. For now, they will have to wait and see what unfolds. But one thing is certain: excitement will follow wherever Usyk goes.
Conor McGregor Chimes In On Oleksandr Usyk’s BKFC Future
Conor McGregor has chimed in on Usyk’s potential future. The Irish MMA superstar seems to have his own plans for the boxing champ. The Ukrainian boxer’s coach had recently hinted at possible ventures beyond traditional boxing for his fighter. This caught McGregor’s attention, and he couldn’t resist sharing his thoughts.
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McGregor, now a part-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), saw an opportunity. He was hoping Usyk might consider stepping into the world of bare-knuckle fighting. The ‘Notorious’ commented on the Instagram post by the Mac Life.
“USYK IN BAREKNUCKLE!” commented McGregor.
The idea of Usyk trading his boxing gloves for bare knuckles is intriguing. It would certainly be a departure from his current path in boxing. McGregor wants to get his hands on the top talent and give his UFC boss, Dana White, a run for his money.
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