Boxing great Oleksandr Usyk is getting no younger and he believes pursuing a fight with Deontay Wilder makes perfect sense.Usyk decided it was best to vacate his unified heavyweight titles after completing the division and reigning as undisputed champion twice.Usyk faced off with Kabayel but elected to vacate his titles and look elsewhereGettyA new crop of frightening young talent were eager to face the Ukrainian including new WBC champion Agit Kabayel.But instead Usyk is eager to seek a final farewell fight against a fighter with a big commercial profile.He is honing his pursuit in on veteran Deontay Wilder, who is past his best years.Of course it is clear that there are financial reasons behind Usyk’s decision, but carries big selling power stateside in the US.However, ‘The Cat’ still feels the American power-puncher still has more left to give in the ring.“This is a man who in the last 10 years is a top fighter,” he told All Out Fighting.“He’s a great champion. He is still a dangerous guy. I’m not boxing for glory or credit.“For me this is just my life.”For Usyk it is clear he sees Wilder as a genuine threat to his unbeaten record.And given kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven gave Usyk an extremely hard time last time out in April, who knows if Wilder could roll back the years.Wilder went back and forth with Chisora in a slug-fest, but Usyk still believes he has more to giveGettyWhen could Usyk vs Wilder land?Having been on the cards previously before their own bouts earlier in the year, talks could rumble on for the next few months.There is no rush from Usyk’s camp to get a swift return after a taxing clash with Verhoeven.Talks are currently underway with Dana Whte’s Zuffa Boxing, with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh likely to play a part in negotiations.Usyk has indicated that the bout could land late in 2026 or even in 2027 depending on when the logistical plans fit.It will likely land in the US with the champion looking to break into the American market before his retirement.For Wilder, it too could make a perfect final bow given the lucrative nature of the deal, but he is yet to indicate either way.Watch Boxing on DAZN*If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenueSign up to DAZN to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate from just £24.99/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.Alternatively, DAZN Standard is just £15.99/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.Click here to sign up.