Talk to FasterLapin said Usyk and his team are currently evaluating several opportunities and expect to make a final decision by the end of the week.
“Oleksandr has earned the right to carefully evaluate every option. We are talking to different parties and considering all opportunities. A decision will be made by the end of this week, and everyone will know where we stand. Clarity is coming very soon,” Lapin said.
The comments come amid continued speculation about a possible fight with Agit Kabayel, although Lapin stressed that no decision will be driven by public pressure.
“Agit Kabayel is an excellent fighter, a worthy champion and a man we respect. Nothing personal here. But fights of this magnitude are not made by social media or public pressure,” said Lapin.
Kabayel has emerged as one of the leading names linked to Usyk, but Lapin has indicated that any future fight depends on the overall package offered to the champion.
“A serious offer, backed by serious people, the right commercial structure, broadcasters and site fee support, is how the biggest fights in the world are made,” said Lapin.
The strongest indication of Usyk’s thinking came when Lapin addressed the possibility that the undefeated Ukrainian may never box again.
“But one thing people have to remember: when a fighter has achieved everything Oleksandr has achieved, every appearance becomes special. It is possible that fans have already seen him in the ring for the last time. Or maybe there is one more chapter left. We will know soon.”
Usyk had already completed one of the most successful careers of the modern era, becoming the undisputed cruiserweight champion before repeating the feat at heavyweight.
For now, his future remains unresolved. According to Lapin, that uncertainty will not last much longer.
