If you saw Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira sitting together in the front row at UFC 312 and thought to yourself, "I'd love to know what those legendary rivals are saying to each other," you're in luck.

Boxing’s lineal heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk piqued the interest of combat sports fans worldwide on Thursday when he suggested a "show fight" with UFC champion Alex Pereira is something he'd consider before returning from the sport.

Oleksandr Usyk's suggestion that he could round out his career with a crossover fight with UFC champ Alex Pereira sailed over the head of his interviewer.

Oleksandr Usyk intends to fight twice more before retiring from boxing, with his ideal first opponent being Daniel Dubois or Joseph Parker – but his final foe could be an unexpected one. In May, Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years by outpointing Tyson Fury,

UFC light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has confirmed he is open to boxing Oleksandr Usyk in a 'show fight' as the Ukrainian eyes two more bouts before retiring

Oleksandr Usyk has a plan for the final fights of his career and they just might involve Alex Pereira. The UFC light heavyweight champion recently said on the JAXXON podcast he is interested in a crossover boxing bout with Usyk.