Oleksandr Usyk, having recently secured the undisputed heavyweight championship title by defeating Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia, is gearing up for a rematch with Fury scheduled for December. Following this pivotal bout, Usyk is contemplating his next move, which might involve a return to the cruiserweight division where he previously reigned as the undisputed champion.

Amidst these considerations, Usyk has entertained the idea of facing Jake Paul in an MMA bout, albeit with a unique stipulation: he jokingly suggested that he would fight with one arm tied behind his back to give Paul a fighting chance. This lighthearted proposal comes despite the perceived mismatch between the decorated boxing champion and the YouTube personality-turned-boxer.

Usyk’s coach, Sergey Lapin, commented on Usyk’s accomplishments and future plans, emphasizing that Usyk has conquered every challenge in the heavyweight division thus far. Lapin hinted at the potential for Usyk to move on from heavyweight after the Fury rematch, depending on the outcome, indicating that Usyk is seeking new challenges to further cement his legacy in combat sports.

The prospect of a match between Usyk and Paul, under such unconventional terms, adds an intriguing twist to the evolving narratives of both fighters’ careers in boxing and beyond.