Oleksandr Usyk has revealed he's set to return to the cruiserweight division once his rematch with Tyson Fury is out of the way.
Usyk produced a stellar performance in the ring to beat Fury last month, with the Ukrainian winning via split decision.
The 37-year-old will battle Fury for a second time on December 21.
But now, speaking on the 3 Knockdown Rule podcast, he's confirmed he's likely to abandon the heavyweight division to return to cruiserweight.
Oleksandr Usyk has revealed he's set to drop down to cruiserweight after his rematch with Tyson Fury
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"I think maybe after the rematch, I am going to go down in weight to cruiserweight. I want more [fights at] cruiserweight," he said.
"Maybe I can be undisputed for a second time in the cruiserweight division, it's my plan.
"When I start to prepare for my training camp [as a heavyweight], I have to eat all the time.
"For me it's hard, I don't like it."
Usyk moved up to heyavweight back in 2019 and weighed 16st for his fight with Fury.
However, due to the sheer work involved, he'd now rather drop down a division instead.
It is currently unclear if December's rematch with Fury will be for the mantle of undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
Usyk has requested an exception from the IBF, which previously said he'd be stripped of his titles if he did not accept his mandatory challenger.
As things stand, the IBF is considering his request.
Meanwhile, boxing chief Mauricio Sulaiman has admitted the first fight between Usyk and Fury was a classic that will be remembered for 'many generations'.
And he also expressed a belief that the three judges got the outcome right, despite wanting there to be six officials in place.
"I would say, without a doubt this event and of course, the fight, will be remembered for generations," he told Casino Reviews.
"It was one of the greatest events, one of the greatest fights I have ever seen.
"It was an unbelievable performance by both. There was so much at stake, so many things happened before, during, and after the fight and boxing won.
"It’s a memorable gathering of so many different things that will remain in our minds.
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And he also expressed a belief that the three judges got the outcome right, despite wanting there to be six officials in place.
"I would say, without a doubt this event and of course, the fight, will be remembered for generations," he told Casino Reviews.
"It was one of the greatest events, one of the greatest fights I have ever seen.
"It was an unbelievable performance by both. There was so much at stake, so many things happened before, during, and after the fight and boxing won.
"It’s a memorable gathering of so many different things that will remain in our minds.
Oleksandr Usyk will be hoping to win his rematch with Tyson Fury when they fight on December 21
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He added: "A huge left hand at the end of the round by Usyk was a statement.
"Scoring is subject, it’s a complicated task but I believe a split decision win for Usyk is more than fair and acceptable.
"Our position is to always have the best possibilities to avoid a controversy and that’s why we wanted six judges."
