Oleksandr Usyk admits he’d be willing to face Tyson Fury for a third time, but only on one condition.
Usyk has already beaten Fury twice, sending ‘The Gypsy King’ into retirement after a second victory over him last December.
However, Fury announced his comeback earlier this month and has previously stated his interest in a trilogy with the Ukrainian, believing he won both bouts.
“If I was going to come back,” the 37-year-old told Pro Boxing Fans in July.
“I’d come back for Usyk, but I want a fair result in England.”
Usyk beat Fury by split decision in May 2024 to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era.
‘The Cat’ relinquished the IBF title to secure a rematch with the Manchester man, before reclaiming the undisputed crown with a fifth round knockout of Daniel Dubois in their rematch last July.
Usyk vacated the WBO title in November with Fabio Wardley elevated from interim champion to full WBO titlist.
And the Ukrainian insists he would be willing to tackle Fury again, but only if undisputed status is at stake.
“Why not?” he said of a third bout to Ready To Fight.
“But only if it’s a fight for the undisputed status again.”
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Talks are ongoing for a showdown between Usyk and former heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder.
Wilder made 10 defences of the WBC crown before losing the belt to Fury and the WBC have approved Usyk to make a voluntary defence against the Alabama man.
“Deontay Wilder was champion for five years of the WBC,” WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman told Sky Sports.
“He is a tremendous force, he has great punching power.
“He is ranked by the WBC, so absolutely he is eligible and welcome to fight Usyk in a voluntary title defence.”
