What’s next for Oleksandr Usyk? The question has left many wondering what the man on top of the mountain will do. The fans saw him do the unthinkable again. He slayed Tyson Fury for a second time, and with him turning 38 next year, the fans are intrigued about his future. While there is nothing concrete, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has left a major clue.

Usyk, 37, handed a defeat to Fury, 36, in their rematch this past Saturday and held on to his unified heavyweight title. The fight, marred with controversy, solidified the Ukrainian fighter’s legacy, and some might even argue he could hang up the boxing gloves. However, Daniel Dubois doesn’t think that way. He wants revenge. After losing to “The Cat” nearly a year ago, he finally sought the fight he wanted. He even stormed into the ring to set the wheels in motion, and it seems it has worked.

Alalshikh, 43, turned to his X handle and shared his plans. For Usyk, at 23-0, he revealed a future fight with the winner of ‘Triple D’ vs. Joseph Parker. He wrote, “Usyk told me he is ready to do any fight in the future. We agreed he rest for now and nothing before the result between Dubois and Parker.”

Notably, Dubois, 27, will defend the IBF title against Parker, 32, on February 22, and the winner could be booked to fight Usyk next. The fight could set up another undisputed crown ceremony. But will it happen? Will Usyk take the fight, especially given his age and desire to move down to cruiserweight?

Oleksandr Usyk: some time off to bask in his success

When the latter interrupted his festivities, the two-division undisputed champion was keen to give Dubois his revenge match. Many criticized the British boxer for his antics, which led to Usyk demanding HE Turki Alalshikh to arrange the fight. Interestingly, before the Fury fight, Usyk admitted he wanted to move down to cruiserweight. He told Sky Sports, “I’ll try and go back to cruiserweight again. Yeah, I will try.”

Before the February 22 card and its result shake up the heavyweight division, Usyk can have his much-needed rest. He was eager to spend holidays with his family, too. He said, “I’m gonna go home now and enjoy it. We go home to a new year. Let’s see what it brings.” So, it remains to see, when the fans can see him in the ring next. It could be sooner than most of us expected it to be.

What do you make of this future fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois? Do you believe it will happen soon? Let us know in the comments below.