Oleksandr Usyk has been ordered to combat Joseph Parker subsequent in a compulsory defence of the WBO heavyweight title.
Usyk was topped because the undisputed champion after a fifth-round knockout win over Daniel Dubois on Saturday July 19 and the WBO have moved quick to implement a title combat, with each events given 30 days to agree phrases or the bout will go to a handbag bid.
Trilogy fights in opposition to Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua had been talked about for Usyk, however he’ll now should face Parker subsequent, or should vacate the WBO belt.
“The WBO have actually said that the winner of the fight on Saturday, which was Usyk – that’s his mandatory. That’s the next mandatory due out of the four belts and it has to take place by the end of the year,” promoter Frank Warren mentioned.
Please use Chrome browser for a extra accessible video participant
Watch the highlights from Oleksandr Usyk’s spectacular knockout victory in opposition to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium
“Unless he vacates the belt. If he decides to vacate it, then [Parker] will have to fight the No 1.”
Promoter David Higgins claimed after the combat that Usyk can’t name himself the best heavyweight boxer of his period till he fights and beats Parker.
“The whole world wants to see Parker fight for a world title,” Parker informed Sky Sports activities.
Please use Chrome browser for a extra accessible video participant
Promoter Frank Warren believes there’s an urge for food for a 3rd combat between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury
“He’s been in the queue for a long time. He’s a frontrunner. He’s mandatory with the WBO. It’s great to hear Frank Warren saying Parker next. It’s great to hear experts like Lennox Lewis saying Parker next.
“I believe it will be an outrage if he did not get the shot. It is probably not honest.”
Extra to observe…
