Oleksandr Usyk’s newly appointed team director, Sergey Lapin, has confirmed to WBN that a high-stakes clash with former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder remains a realistic option, depending on what unfolds next in the division.

Following Usyk’s dominant rematch victory over Daniel Dubois on July 19 at Wembley Stadium, Lapin exclusively told WBN that they won’t shut the door on facing the American knockout artist.

Usyk vs Wilder is a Realistic Option
“A fight with Wilder is potentially possible, but it all depends on the circumstances,” Lapin explained. “At the moment, he’s not even a mandatory contender.”

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While Wilder has suffered defeats in three of his last five bouts, including a devastating trilogy finale against Tyson Fury, Lapin believes the former champion still carries real danger.

“Wilder remains one of the most powerful punchers in boxing, but it’s clear he’s at a crossroads,” he said. “Still, it would be a mistake to count him out — he’s unpredictable, and that makes him dangerous.”

Usyk, now 2-0 against Dubois after shutting out the Brit in London, has a packed mandatory schedule that includes bouts with WBO number one Joseph Parker, WBC challenger Agit Kabayel, and Kubrat Pulev for the WBA.

Wilder’s Legacy and the Road Back to Contention
However, if a gap opens in the rotation, Wilder’s name is firmly in the conversation.

Lapin’s comments signal that Team Usyk is still open to marquee fights outside the mandatory queue, especially if they bring high drama and global intrigue.

Whether Wilder can earn his way back into contention or force his way in through the Saudi promotional machine again remains to be seen.

Victory over Tyrrell Herndon last month failed to set the world alight, and Wilder knows another win – and a higher profile one at that – is needed to reignite his fire in the top division.

WBN has long championed Wilder as a realistic opponent for Usyk, who has defeated every other significant name in the division. Other than Wilder, retirement seems more likely than anything else for the undisputed champion.