Du Plessis vs. Usman bout in negotiations for July, source says

A middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman is reportedly in the negotiation stage and could take place in July, according to insider Kevin Iole. This development comes amid Du Plessis's recent social media exchanges with top contender Caio Borralho, who traveled to South Africa to challenge the champion. If the Usman fight materializes, it raises questions about Borralho's next opponent. Usman, a former welterweight champion, would be making his middleweight debut against the current titleholder. The bout would represent a significant step up in competition for Du Plessis as he looks to defend his title.