The 39-year-old has said on numerous occasions that he has just three fights before he walks away.

One of the trio will come this weekend when taking on kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven at The Ring's Glory in Giza card at Pyramids of Giza in Giza, Egypt, streamed live as part of DAZN's Ultimate tier plan.

During one particular video, DAZN watched The Ring, IBF, WBA, and WBC heavyweight champion as he trained. After his session, Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) pointed to a wall with three dates written on it and explained their meaning.

“This is my first undisputed at cruiserweight,” Usyk said while pointing to a writing on the wall that had 2018 scribbled on it. “2024 Saudi, this is my second undisputed. London 2025, this is my third undisputed. In 2026, four undisputed.”

Usyk’s plan to become an undisputed champion would involve a third fight against Daniel Dubois. The Ring’s No. 2-ranked pound-for-pounder dominated him in August 2023 and July 2025, stopping him both times.

However, Dubois became a two-time world champion after an 11th-round stoppage win over previously-unbeaten beltholder Fabio Wardley on May 9 and holds the WBO strap. There is a chance though, Usyk fights a fresh face.

Wardley activated his rematch clause for an immediate rematch, to take place sometime in the year's fourth quarter. Additionally, the WBO has been clear on their stance regarding Moses Itauma, its No. 1 contender and mandatory challenger, getting his title shot at some stage.

Ultimately, a few things have happen first before Usyk gets an opportunity to claim undisputed status a fourth time across two weight divisions.

First, the heavy favorite must get past Verhoeven unscathed before fighting WBC interim champion Agit Kabayel, or risk being stripped by the sanctioning body.