Usyk and Dubois are close to a rematch.

The president of the World Boxing Organization (WBO), Gustavo Olivieri, confirmed receipt of a request for a rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois. The request came from the world champions of the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBO versions. This was reported by 'Glavkom' referencing Sky Sports.

We have received a request asking us to consider the possibility of an unification fight between Usyk and Dubois. We will publicly announce our decision on this matter and clarify the status of Joseph Parker,' said Olivieri.

In December last year, Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury and successfully defended his titles as absolute world champion in the heavyweight division. The fight lasted 12 rounds and ended with Usyk winning by unanimous decision - 116:112. Thus, the Ukrainian reaffirmed his status as the absolute world champion, defending the WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBO titles.

Usyk dedicated his victory to his mother, Nadiya Petrovna, who has been worried about him for many years. He also sent greetings to all mothers of Ukraine.

This is already Oleksandr's seventh fight in the heavyweight division and the fourth successful defense of his world champion title.

Fury again criticized the judges who awarded the victory to the Ukrainian by unanimous decision.

Dubois planned to defend his title against former world champion Joseph Parker on February 22 in Saudi Arabia, but was unable to participate in the tournament due to illness. He was replaced by Martin Bakole.

It should be noted that the sports resource GiveMeSport published a list of the richest boxers in history, which included Oleksandr Usyk, the world champion of the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBO in the heavyweight division.

First place in the ranking is occupied by former world champion Floyd Mayweather, while Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) is in sixth place.

The ranking of the richest boxers in history

1. Floyd Mayweather Jr. - $400 million
2. George Foreman - $300 million
3. Canelo Alvarez - $250 million
4. Manny Pacquiao - $220 million
5. Oscar De La Hoya - $200 million
6. Oleksandr Usyk - $165 million
7. Tyson Fury - $146 million
8. Lennox Lewis - $120 million
9. Sugar Ray Leonard - $120 million
10. Jake Paul - $100 million

Oleksandr Usyk stated that he does not plan to become a politician.

I am constantly being offered to enter politics. But I am not ready for that. I can't imagine myself as a Ukrainian politician. I have a career, and until I am 40, I plan to remain in big sports. Two years in boxing? I want to be there. I have many projects related to the development of sports, not only boxing, but in general,' the boxer noted.

The request for a rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois was sent to the World Boxing Organization (WBO), which will announce its decision. Usyk defended his titles as the absolute world champion in the heavyweight division and also compiled a list of the richest boxers in history, where he appeared in sixth place. He also does not plan to enter politics but has many projects for the development of sports in Ukraine and around the world.