Lapin: Usyk should first send Fury into retirement, and then we will talk about McGregor’s league

Sergey Lapinmember of the coaching staff of the WBO/WBA/IBO/WBC champion Alexandra Usikasaid that the Ukrainian is interested in performing in the fist fighting league Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships (BKFC)co-owned by a former UFC champion in two weight classes Conor McGregor.

“Hey bro. Usyk needs to retire Tyson Fury first, but our team is ready to do something cool with BKFC. Let’s talk,” Lapin wrote to McGregor.

Earlier, Lapin expressed the opinion that Usyk could perform in BKFC. McGregor, who became a co-owner of the league in the spring, said that he would be happy with such cooperation.

On the night of May 19, Usyk inflicted the first defeat of Tyson Fury’s professional career in a fight that took place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). The victory was awarded to the Ukrainian by a split decision of the judges: 115-112, 113-114 and 114-113.

Alexander became the first absolute heavyweight champion in the four-belt era. In the heavyweight division, the last time the absolute title was held was by Lennox Lewis in 1999, but back then three titles were enough to win the title.

Usyk subsequently issued a statement in which he announced that he would give the IBF belt to the winner of the British derby between his two former opponents in the ring – Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua.. Thus, Alexander lost the status of absolute world champion in heavyweight, which he held for more than a month.

Usyk and Fury have reached an agreement for a rematch. The “Gypsy King” has officially activated the rematch option. The second fight between Alexander and Tyson will take place on December 21, 2024, in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman said he would seek the introduction of video replays in this fight.