Usyk vows to fight on beyond Rico bout with two or three left

Oleksandr Usyk says he will not retire after his expected fight with Agit Rico Kabayel, pledging to box two or three more times before hanging up the gloves.

“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 holds the unified heavyweight titles and has been linked with a rematch against Tyson Fury or a fight with other top contenders. The Ukrainian has not yet confirmed his next opponent, though Rico has been mentioned as a possible mandatory challenger. Usyk has now put a rough timeline on the end of his career.

What it moves

The statement gives clarity on Usyk's remaining tenure in the sport and suggests he will not vacate his belts immediately. Promoters and sanctioning bodies now have a window to work with as they line up challengers. Fury has called for a third meeting, while other heavyweights will push their claims during Usyk's final run.

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