Oleksandr Usyk labels Wilder 'bomb' and Jones 'killer' for final fight

**Oleksandr Usyk** has named two potential opponents for his final boxing match: and the labels he chose say it all.**

The 39-year-old Ukrainian, who still holds *The Ring* Magazine heavyweight title after vacating the WBA (Super), WBC and IBF belts on 18 June, called former WBC champion Deontay Wilder “bomb” and UFC legend Jon Jones “killer” in a recent interview with the *Daily Mail*. Usyk, undefeated in 22 pro fights, has hinted he’s saving one last ring appearance before retirement.

Who did Usyk pick for his final fight?

Usyk linked Wilder’s “Bronze Bomber” nickname to the word “bomb” when asked for a one-word descriptor. Wilder, 40, returned to winning ways in April with a split-decision over Derek Chisora at the O2 Arena: his second straight victory after losses to Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker.

Jones, meanwhile, earned the label “killer” in the same interview. The 39-year-old American retired from MMA in 2025 after a planned showdown with Tom Aspinall fell through. *The Ring* now lists Jones as a potential opponent for Usyk’s rumored final bout.

Why these two?

Both names carry star power and narrative weight. Wilder’s power and Jones’s dominance across combat sports make them marquee draws. Usyk’s comments came during a TikTok clip that surfaced on 21 July, teasing a potential crossover that would dwarf typical boxing paydays.

Wilder, 40, has fought 50 times and owns wins over Luis Ortiz and Bermane Stiverne. Jones, despite a 2024 layoff, remains one of the most marketable athletes in combat sports history.

What happens next for Usyk, Wilder and Jones?

The three-way chess game hinges on timing and health. Usyk last fought on 11 May, surviving Rico Verhoeven before an 11th-round TKO. Wilder’s next move is unclear after his April win, while Jones has officially left MMA.

Negotiations for a Usyk-Jones crossover could heat up fast. Promoters see dollar signs in a fight that would merge boxing’s technical chess with MMA’s knockout spectacle: and Usyk’s final curtain call would crown a legacy already etched in gold.