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Usyk eyes cruiserweight return to fight Benavidez before retiring

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is planning to drop back to cruiserweight for a fight with David Benavidez before retiring, his adviser Sergey Lapin says. The 39-year-old Ukrainian last fought in May, beating Rico Verhoeven before vacating his titles. Usyk had spoken of a 'last dance', which had been expected at heavyweight. Both fighters are undefeated.

Usyk eyes cruiserweight return to fight Benavidez before retiring

This summary is based on reporting by BBC Sport.

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