A split picture of Oleksandr Usyk and David Benavidez with world title beltsImage source, Getty Images
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Oleksandr Usyk (left) and David Benavidez are both undefeated

ByPaul BattisonBBC Sport Journalist
  • Published2 hours ago

Heavyweight superstar Oleksandr Usyk is eyeing a return to cruiserweight to fight David Benavidez before retiring from boxing, says his adviser Sergey Lapin.

The 39-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion last fought in May, when he earned a gritty win over Rico Verhoeven before vacating his titles.

Usyk said he wanted a "last dance" in boxing, which was expected to be at heavyweight, but Lapin says the Ukrainian is instead planning to move down a division.