In a surprising twist, Oleksandr Usyk’s camp manager, Sergey Lapin, has revealed that the undisputed heavyweight champion might consider a fight with YouTube sensation turned boxer, Jake Paul. Usyk, who recently defeated Tyson Fury to secure his status as the top heavyweight, is nearing the twilight of his illustrious career but remains open to various challenges.

At 37 years old, Usyk’s remarkable journey in the boxing world is nearing its end. However, before he hangs up his gloves, Usyk is set for a highly anticipated rematch with Fury on December 21. Lapin stated that Usyk, having proven himself as the best of his generation, would evaluate several intriguing options post-retirement.

“He’s proven he’s the best of this generation and, once he’s retired Tyson Fury, he will consider his options,” Lapin told Betway. “Maybe that’s dropping down in weight again, or maybe there’s a wildcard option on the table for him. It could be in the boxing ring, the MMA cage, or even Conor McGregor’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.”

Among these wildcard options, a potential bout with Jake Paul stands out. Paul, who has been making waves in the boxing world, is known for his ambition and desire to face top-tier fighters. Despite his recent loss to Tommy Fury, Paul remains focused on his goal of becoming a world champion.

Lapin hinted at the possibility of Usyk meeting Paul in the ring, albeit with a unique stipulation to balance the scales. “Maybe it’s Jake Paul at cruiserweight, although Usyk would need to fight him with one hand behind his back to make it fair.”

Paul, who has bulked up to 230 lbs in preparation for a postponed bout with Mike Tyson, is open to facing the best in boxing. The YouTube star has set ambitious goals, aiming to become a world champion by 2025. Despite the skepticism surrounding his boxing career, Paul remains undeterred.

“I believe in 2025 I will most likely be a world champion. I think I’m ready for it in the next couple of months and I’m going to go for it in 2025,” Paul said. “It’s really my God-given ability and willpower to do this. People haven’t really seen me fight in the past year because of two first-round knockouts.”

While the idea of Usyk fighting Paul might seem far-fetched to some, the potential bout would undoubtedly generate significant interest and revenue. Paul’s unique ability to draw attention and his ambitious drive could make this an enticing matchup for both fighters.

For Usyk, a fight with Paul could be a lucrative and entertaining swan song to his career. As Lapin mentioned, Usyk’s options are varied, and he could choose to end his career with a high-profile, unconventional fight that captures the imagination of boxing fans worldwide.

In the meantime, all eyes are on Usyk’s rematch with Fury, a bout that promises to be a defining moment in heavyweight boxing. Beyond that, the world will be watching to see which path the Ukrainian champion decides to take next