Joseph Parker’s promoter David Higgins has questioned Oleksandr Usyk’s harm amid a stand-off in struggle negotiations.
Usyk, the undisputed world heavyweight champion, has requested an extension to the deadline for talks for a WBO obligatory title struggle towards Parker as a consequence of an harm.
However footage has not too long ago emerged on social media of the Ukrainian dancing at a music live performance.
Parker’s promoter Higgins instructed Sky Sports activities: “I haven’t actually seen the medical evidence but you would think that a serious injury would prevent that sort of activity.”
Usyk and Parker are but to open talks for the struggle, which was initially ordered on July 24 with a 30-day window to agree phrases earlier than a handbag bid.
“As far as I’m concerned, things are exactly as they were,” stated Higgins. “In boxing, nothing surprises me.”
Parker, who’s a former WBO champion, can problem for all of Usyk’s main titles if the bout goes forward.
The New Zealander has earned his alternative after wins over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang and Martin Bakole.
“Joseph just wants to fight and so he’s waiting to fight,” stated Higgins.
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Following his gorgeous knockout victory towards Daniel Dubois, Usyk jokingly dismissed Parker’s suggestion of a struggle between the pair
“He is focused, prepared and ready to fight anyone, anywhere, and he’s waiting for that to land.
“Joseph want to struggle this 12 months for positive, as quickly as attainable.”
Upon inquiry from Sky Sports, Usyk’s promotional team declined to comment.
Usyk has earned the right to ‘choose his own future’
Serhii Lapin, director of Usyk’s team and CEO of Ready to Fight, previously suggested the undisputed world champion would not be rushed into his next career move.
“All through his whole skilled profession, each Oleksandr Usyk and our entire workforce have confirmed that we respect all potential opponents in addition to the foundations that govern skilled boxing,” Lapin instructed Able to Struggle.
“Over the previous 12 months and a half, Usyk has achieved 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 chance to let his body recover from the effects of a punishing training regime and from injuries that are often invisible to the outside world. And, ultimately, simply to rest and spend time with his family.
“Most significantly: he has earned the correct to decide on his personal future – and to take the time he must make that call. So, guys, do not push the horses.”
