Usyk says he has two or three fights left after Verhoeven

Oleksandr Usyk plans to continue boxing beyond his upcoming fight with Rico Verhoeven. The former undisputed heavyweight champion said he expects to fight at least twice more before retiring.

“I will not stop my career after I fight Rico - I have two, maybe three, fights more”

— Oleksandr Usyk, via BBC Sport

What Oleksandr Usyk said

Usyk faces Verhoeven in a crossover bout that pairs the two-weight unified champion against a kickboxing star. The Ukrainian has not named his next opponent after the Verhoeven match, but the statement confirms he will not walk away immediately following that contest.

What it moves

The announcement keeps Usyk in the heavyweight picture through at least two more bouts. His timeline suggests a potential return to boxing after the Verhoeven fight, though he has not confirmed weight class or opponent for those remaining contests.

Source: bbc.com. Full Oleksandr Usyk fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.