Tyson Fury says Oleksandr Usyk has agreed to trilogy in early 2027, names Madison Square Garden as target
Tyson Fury has told IFL TV that Oleksandr Usyk is willing to meet him for a trilogy in the first quarter of next year, with Fury naming Madison Square Garden as a likely venue and Cardiff for a Joshua bout.
Tyson Fury has said Oleksandr Usyk has agreed to a trilogy fight next year. Speaking to IFL TV, Fury said he has discussed plans with Usyk and that a third fight could take place in the first quarter of 2027, with Madison Square Garden mentioned as a potential site. Fury framed the trilogy as the final fight of his career and described his upcoming clash with Anthony Joshua on December 11 as another warm-up.
Fury says Usyk is 'up for it' in early 2027
According to Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk has "made up his mind" about a trilogy and is willing to stage the third meeting in the first quarter of next year. Fury told IFL TV he has spoken to "Alex" and that Usyk is "up for it next year – first quarter [of] next year". Fury described the trilogy as "the icing on the cake of a long, luxurious career" and framed it as the final fight he wants to pursue.
Recap: two close meetings in 2024 that set up trilogy talk
Their rivalry began with a May 2024 fight in which, Boxing News reports, Usyk edged a split decision after a late surge that included a ninth-round knockdown. That victory made him a two-division undisputed champion and, as reported, the first heavyweight to hold all four major belts. The pair met again in December 2024, when Usyk won by unanimous decision after controlling large portions of the rematch, according to the same report. Those results underpin the current discussions about a third contest.
Retirement talk, comebacks and warm-ups: Fury's route to another trilogy
Boxing News reports Fury briefly announced his retirement after failing to secure a trilogy, but subsequently returned to action. Last April, he recorded a unanimous decision win over Arslanbek Makhmudov. More recently, Fury completed what the report describes as his second warm-up fight by stopping Mariusz Wach in seven rounds. Fury has said he is treating his announced December 11 fight with Anthony Joshua as another warm-up before a potential Usyk showdown.
Fury names Madison Square Garden; Usyk reportedly exploring US options
Fury indicated a preference for New York's Madison Square Garden for the trilogy, while suggesting the Joshua fight could take place in Cardiff. Boxing News also reports that Usyk is exploring stateside opportunities for his next outing. Those venue and scheduling details are presented as targets in Fury's comments, not confirmed arrangements.