Requested whether or not the UFC’s involvement in a new boxing league backed by funding from Saudi Arabia may pave the way in which for him to fulfill WBA (Tremendous), WBC and WBO heavyweight champion Usyk, Pereira mentioned he was “comfortable” to listen to the information.
“Who is aware of – September, Saudi Arabia?” he mentioned.
Ukrainian Usyk is undefeated as an expert and beat Tyson Fury twice in 2024 to cement his place on the prime of the heavyweight division.
He grew to become the primary undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt period along with his first victory over Fury and was additionally the undisputed cruiserweight champion.
Interim UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has additionally mentioned he needs to combat Jones.
Briton Aspinall has not fought since April, when he made the primary defence of his title towards Curtis Blaydes.
“The plan is to combat Jon this summer season,” UFC president Dana White advised the Jim Rome, external present.
“My aim this yr is to make that combat. When, the place and all that stuff is being decided. Let’s have a look at how this combat (with Ankalaev) performs out.
“The combat everybody needs to see proper now could be Jones and Aspinall and there isn’t any doubt Pereira may combat the winner.”
