Oleksandr Usyk is now back in direct talks with Zuffa Boxing and is keen on facing Deontay Wilder in his final fight.Usyk decided to vacate all of his WBA, IBF and WBC heavyweight titles after edging past Rico Verhoeven.Usyk and Wilder look to be edging closer to a heavyweight clash, with talks reopenedThe Ukrainian wasn’t interested in a showdown with Agit Kabayel, and wants to free up the division and have one final bow before retiring from the sport.Naturally, Usyk wants a big commercial draw to step in the ring with, to try and earn a lucrative payday.It is understood he is also keen on fighting on US shores, with Jon Jones and Wilder seen as the two primary options.The former undisputed champion previously held talks with Wilder, but they broke down and the ‘Bronze Bomber’ ended up facing and beating Derek Chisora instead.But Usyk’s team director Sergey Lapin has suggested that they have re-entered negotiations with Dana White and Turki Alalshikh backed Zuffa Boxing.“We are in direct discussions with Zuffa Boxing at the highest level. At this stage, no agreements have been signed,” Lapin told the BBC.“Zuffa Boxing is being considered as one of the potential partners for a major international event.“The final structure will be determined based on what is in the best interests of the fight, the fighters, and the overall scale of the project.“Usyk has already stated that he sees Deontay Wilder as the opponent for his last dance.“It is a match-up with significant potential from a sporting, media and international perspective.”Usyk is likely to touch gloves with the ‘Bronze Bomber’ in what would be his last hoorah as a boxerGettyWilder would likely of course be interested in a bout with the Ukrainian at this late stage of his career.He initially broke the news that the pair were in talks on talkSPORT earlier this year.Wilder on Usyk fightThe American had originally felt surprised after being dropped from Usyk’s three-fight retirement plan.Usyk appears to have refocused his gaze on Wilder after his controversial clash with Verhoeven.Chisora had been promised the bout, so talks had stalled, and he too now wants to face Wilder for a second time.But the Omaha native’s manager Shelly Finkel insists he would be more likely to accept a bout with Usyk if the right offer is made.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.He added: “If Deontay is offered a fight with Usyk, he would take it.”More to follow…