Usyk and Benavidez could meet in 2027 at cruiserweight

According to The Ring, a fight between Oleksandr Usyk and David Benavidez could take place in 2027 at cruiserweight (90.7 kg).

Usyk is the BOKS heavyweight champion. His record is 25 wins and no losses, with 16 wins by knockout. He is ranked 6th in the BOKS pound-for-pound list.

Benavidez has 32 wins and no losses, 26 of them by knockout. He is ranked 1st in the BOKS cruiserweight and light heavyweight divisions and 5th pound-for-pound.