Oleksandr Usyk’s workforce have acknowledged that the present undisputed world heavyweight champion has ‘earned the right to choose his own future’ after his latest win over Daniel Dubois.
The Ukrainian star has been granted an extension to negotiations for a compulsory WBO title defence in opposition to Joseph Parker after he cited an harm following his fifth-round knockout win over Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium final month.
British contender Moses Itauma has additionally been linked with a struggle in opposition to Usyk after his first-round demolition of Dillian Whyte on the weekend however Serhii Lapin, director of Usyk’s workforce and CEO of Able to Battle, has prompt that the unbeaten 38-year-old won’t be rushed into his subsequent profession transfer.
“Throughout his entire professional career, both Oleksandr Usyk and our whole team have proven that we respect all potential opponents as well as the rules that govern professional boxing,” mentioned Lapin.
“Over the previous yr and a half, Usyk has completed a historic achievement by turning into the undisputed heavyweight champion twice. That demanded super bodily and psychological effort, and nice sacrifice.
“The champion has earned the possibility to let his physique get better from the consequences of a punishing coaching regime and from accidents which can be typically invisible to the surface world. And, in the end, merely to relaxation and spend time together with his household. Most significantly: he has earned the appropriate to decide on his personal future – and to take the time he must make that call.
“So, guys, don’t push the horses.”