The Trilogy Call: Usyk Wants Fury, Not the Dubois Rematch
- NICHOLAS Bowes
- May 13
- 2 min read
The heavyweight landscape has shifted yet again. While Daniel Dubois is currently celebrating his fresh WBO title win, the man at the top of the mountain has other plans. Oleksandr Usyk has officially signaled that he is looking past a Dubois rematch in favor of a legacy-defining trilogy with Tyson "The Gypsy King" Fury.
Whether you’re gearing up for this weekend's Norfolk showdown or tracking the P4P rankings, here is the state of the game today.
1. Usyk’s "Rabbit Pie": The Fury Trilogy is the Priority In a viral video that has sent shockwaves through the sport, Usyk addressed Fury directly, calling him "Greedy Belly" and stating he is ready for a third fight in Las Vegas, New York, or Saudi Arabia.
The Drama: Despite Dubois' impressive knockout of Fabio Wardley, Usyk seems disinterested in a repeat of their 2023 encounter.
The Stakes: Fury is coming off a comeback win over Arslanbek Makhmudov and remains the most marketable name in the division, despite his two previous losses to the Ukrainian.
The Preparation: Before any trilogy, Usyk must first navigate his "Glory in Giza" crossover title defense against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven on May 23.
2. Fight Week: Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright II This Saturday, May 16, the lightweight division takes center stage as Keyshawn Davis returns to his hometown of Norfolk, Virginia.
The Grudge: This is a 12-round rematch loaded with "bad blood". Davis is looking to prove his elite status, while Albright is out to pull off a massive upset on foreign soil.
The Technical Edge: Davis is a massive -1600 favorite, making this a high-pressure "performance check" for the rising star.
Pro Tip: In a high-stakes hometown fight, hand speed is your best friend. Technical fighters like Davis rely on premium, lightweight pro-style gloves to maintain that blistering pace over 12 rounds.
3. P4P Movement: The "Mexican Monster" and "The Monster" The latest May 2026 rankings are out, and the power balance has shifted:
David Benavidez is the biggest mover, climbing the list after his historic TKO win over Zurdo Ramirez to become a three-division champion.
Naoya Inoue remains the king of Japan after his unanimous decision win against Junto Nakatani in what was hailed as the biggest fight in Japanese history.
4. On the Radar: Zayas vs. "Boots" Ennis
Looking ahead to June 27, the "blockbuster" unification between Jaron "Boots" Ennis and Xander Zayas has officially been inked for Brooklyn. Zayas, at just 23, is looking to become the youngest active unified world champion by taking Ennis' WBA title.
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