In a recent twist to the ongoing heavyweight saga, Oleksandr Usyk’s coach, Sergey Lapin, has hinted at a surprising future for the Ukrainian boxing champion. Following Usyk’s impressive victory over Tyson Fury earlier this year, speculation is rife about what comes next for the undisputed heavyweight champion.

With a rematch against Fury on the horizon, Usyk’s camp is already considering intriguing possibilities post-Fury. In a recent interview, Lapin spoke about potential future endeavors for Usyk, including a foray into mixed martial arts (MMA).

“He’s proven he’s the best of this generation and once he’s retired Tyson Fury, he will consider his options,” Lapin told Betway. “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 or the MMA cage. Or even Conor McGregor’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).”

Lapin’s comments have sparked excitement and curiosity among fight fans. The notion of Usyk stepping into an MMA cage opens up a plethora of potential matchups that could be both lucrative and entertaining.

“Can you imagine Usyk and Jon Jones fighting to prove they’re the baddest man on the planet?” Lapin continued. “Or maybe it’s a third fight with Anthony Joshua in the MMA cage. Maybe it’s Jake Paul at Cruiserweight. Although, Usyk would need to fight him with one hand behind his back to make it fair.”

The idea of Usyk transitioning to MMA is not entirely far-fetched. With his versatile skill set and combat sports background, he could potentially make a significant impact in the MMA world. Furthermore, high-profile crossover fights have become increasingly popular, drawing massive audiences and generating substantial pay-per-view revenues.

As the boxing world anticipates the rematch between Usyk and Fury, Lapin’s comments have added an extra layer of intrigue. Whether Usyk decides to explore MMA or continues his dominance in boxing, his future in combat sports looks incredibly promising.

What are your thoughts on Usyk potentially entering the MMA arena? Would you be excited to see him face off against MMA stars like Jon Jones or even participate in a BKFC match? Share your thoughts and join the conversation!