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Wilder open to Usyk 'honour' as Ukrainian edges towards finale
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Deontay Wilder would consider it "an honour" to fight Oleksandr Usyk, according to the former's co-manager Shelly Finkel.
The Ukrainian confirmed last month that he would vacate his three heavyweight belts ahead of a "last dance" in the ring.
Since then, Wilder has been mooted as a leading contender to face the star, alongside a rematch with Rico Verhoeven too.
Now, Finkel has revealed that 'The Bronze Bomber' would be delighted to have the chance to cross paths with the veteran.
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"If the terms were right, Deontay would welcome the opportunity to fight Usyk," he told Sky Sports News on a potential bout.
"Usyk is a great champion and it would be an honour to fight him."
Wilder was previously linked to a bout with Usyk in late 2025, as the star sought to face his last major generation rival in the ring.
Talks folded however, with the American ultimately moving onto a clash with Derek Chisora, who he defeated in London back in April.
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