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Major update provided on incredible Oleksandr Usyk vs Jake Paul fight
Sergey Lapin has played a huge role in the career of Oleksandr Usyk as a key part of his training team and he has been speaking about what the future holds for his fighter.
Last year, Usyk became undisputed heavyweight champion against Tyson Fury, and he retained his position as the number one heavyweight with victory in the rematch .
Following a long career, amateur and professional, Usyk appears to be on the final lap of his career, but even though his boxing run could be coming to an end, other options exist for the brilliant Ukrainian.
With Daniel Dubois a possible opponent this summer , a chance for Usyk to become undisputed again after already holding a win over the current IBF champion currently exists and that is perhaps the biggest fight out there for him.
Despite dedicating himself to boxing for the bulk of his life, Usyk is interested in other areas of combat sport and one direction he could head in is MMA.
Lapin has given his thoughts on that switch, and he has mentioned Jake Paul as a possible rival if his man does decide to make the move to the cage.
“Usyk has always cared only about fighting the best and creating a lasting legacy in the great sport of boxing. But in the future, as he further solidifies his place as one of the true great fighters, we'll see what other opportunities open up for him,” said Lapin when speaking to OLBG.
“It might be great to step into the cage with Jake Paul under MMA rules, it would be interesting if there is money to be made from it. Also, we never say never about fighting the dangerous Alex Pereira, possibly partnered with Dana White.
“Dana's move to boxing could open the door for more fights between boxers and current UFC stars. Dana is a capable guy, and with Turki's abilities, they would create a very interesting project. It will bring attention to our great sport, expand the fan base, attract new investment and possibly increase the purses of the athletes.”
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