Oleksandr Usyk’s recent victory over Daniel Dubois has left fans eagerly awaiting his next move. The undisputed heavyweight champion has been ordered to face mandatory challenger Joseph Parker, but Usyk has asked for an extension on the negotiations due to an injury.
The Story So Far
Frank Warren, the promoter for Usyk, has spoken to Sky Sports about the latest developments in the potential fight.
Usyk’s request for an extension has left the heavyweight title picture uncertain. Parker, who is the WBO mandatory challenger, could be facing the winner of Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte in August. Even if Usyk’s request is denied, Parker looks set for a world title shot, but will it be for undisputed glory?
The heavyweight division is in a state of flux, with several fighters vying for the top spot. Usyk’s camp has written to Frank Warren asking for a period of time before he has to defend the title. The WBO will likely make a decision on the matter soon.
“We’ll see what happens and the WBO will put a statement out on this today or tomorrow, I’ve been informally told what the position is. The most important thing is to focus on Saturday, it’s a very important fight.”
Final Thoughts
The wait continues for fans of Usyk and Parker, but one thing is certain – the heavyweight title picture will continue to evolve in the coming weeks.
