Alex Pereira has unequivocally expressed his receptiveness to a clash with Oleksandr Usyk, exuding confidence that the UFC organization and prominent figures in the boxing world could orchestrate this highly anticipated encounter. This sentiment is reciprocated by Usyk himself.
In a recent interview with Mark Bouris in Sydney, “Poatan” articulated his perspective on Usyk’s expressed interest in a “show fight” between them. Unsurprisingly, the unified world boxing champion’s challenge resonated with Pereira. The reigning UFC light heavyweight champion revealed that he shares this aspiration, suggesting a strong likelihood of the fight materializing given the burgeoning rapport between the UFC and various boxing entities.
“I’ve previously stated my desire to participate in a boxing match, and when questioned about potential opponents, I emphasized that as a champion, my adversary would need to hold a championship title. Usyk fits this bill perfectly. His recent interview, where he mentioned my name, further underscores this,” Pereira explained, referencing the potential showdown with Usyk.
He continued, “This is a fight I’m eager to have, and Usyk shares this ambition. Furthermore, the collaborative dynamic between the UFC and the boxing world strengthens the possibility of this fight coming to fruition.”
While Alex Pereira’s aspirations for a super-fight with Oleksandr Usyk are evident, he faces a crucial preliminary challenge. “Poatan” has a significant engagement on the immediate horizon, namely a title defense against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313. This pivotal match takes precedence over any future boxing endeavors.
Although Pereira has verbally agreed to a future clash with UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis, his current focus must remain laser-sharp on Ankalaev. Some pundits have expressed apprehension regarding Pereira’s level of concentration heading into this crucial title defense. UFC 313 is scheduled for March 8th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and all eyes will be on Pereira to see if his ambition for a crossover bout has compromised his preparation for this imminent threat.
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