Usyk could abandon cruiserweight plans for Tyson Fury trilogy, says Frank Warren

Oleksandr Usyk could reconsider his plans to return to cruiserweight if the opportunity to face Tyson Fury for a third time becomes available, according to the British promoter Frank Warren.

The Ukrainian has already beaten Fury twice, establishing himself as one of the leading heavyweights of his generation. However, he has recently considered moving back down to cruiserweight, where potential opponents include David Benavidez and Jai Opetaia.

Fury, meanwhile, is preparing for a major showdown with Anthony Joshua on December 11. A victory for the former heavyweight champion could bring a trilogy fight with Usyk closer, with Warren believing the prospect could prove difficult for the Ukrainian to turn down.

"I would have thought so," Warren told Sky Sports when asked whether a third fight with Fury could tempt Usyk to remain at heavyweight.

The promoter also believes Usyk has several other attractive options in the division. Warren represents WBC champion Agit Kabayel, IBF titleholder Filip Hrgovic and heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma, and insists the Ukrainian could face any of them.

A potential stadium fight against Kabayel in Germany could be particularly appealing, given the champion's popularity with local supporters.

Usyk has previously expressed an interest in returning to cruiserweight to pursue another major achievement in the division. However, a blockbuster third meeting with Fury could change his plans, particularly if the Briton comes through his December contest against Joshua.