Oleksandr Usyk v Deontay Wilder deal edges closer after WBC ruling
New WBC ruling opens door for blockbuster heavyweight title fight
- Oleksandr Usyk is reportedly close to finalising a deal to fight Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight world championship.
- Usyk, who holds the unified WBC, WBA, and IBF titles, was granted permission by the WBC to make a voluntary defence of his belt.
- Deontay Wilder, a former WBC champion, is ranked within the top 10 and is eligible to challenge Usyk for the title.
- Wilder recently secured his first victory in three years against Tyrell Herndon, following a period of two losses.
- Usyk's team views a potential fight against Wilder as a significant 'legacy fight' due to Wilder's prominence and past championship status.