The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has mandated Oleksandr Usyk to commence negotiations to defend his heavyweight title against New Zealand’s Joseph Parker. This decision potentially sidelines British boxer Daniel Dubois from securing a rematch with the Ukrainian champion.
Usyk, who holds the heavyweight titles from the WBC and WBA in addition to the WBO, now faces Parker as his next challenger. The development marks a pivotal moment in the heavyweight boxing landscape, as fans and analysts await the formalization of the bout and potential implications for the rankings and future matchups in the division.
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