Oleksandr Usyk is considering a return to the cruiserweight division, with an eye on fighting David Benavidez before he retires. Multiple outlets report that his potential “final” or “next” chapter in boxing is linked to timing around his future plans rather than any confirmed bout or schedule.
BBC News and The Punch say Usyk’s adviser and the heavyweight star himself are targeting the matchup, with The Punch specifically mentioning a possible return in 2027. Sky News and Sky Sports frame the idea as a way for Usyk to seek something again—suggesting he may already have fought his last bout at heavyweight.
Overall, the reporting aligns on the core storyline: Usyk’s openness to moving back down, the opponent being David Benavidez, and the idea of doing it before retirement. The differences mainly concern emphasis (history-making vs final chapter) and whether a timeline is mentioned.
