Usyk has 30 days to agree heavyweight title defenceBritain’s Dubois had hoped for rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk has been ordered to start negotiations to defend his WBO heavyweight title against Joseph Parker, potentially scuppering Daniel Dubois’ hopes of a rematch with the Ukrainian.The WBO has announced Usyk, who also holds the WBC and WBA crowns, has 30 days to “reach terms” for a mandatory title defence against New Zealand’s Parker or the sanctioning body will call for purse bids. Continue reading...
The WBO has ordered Oleksandr Usyk to begin negotiations for a heavyweight title defense against Joseph Parker within 30 days, potentially derailing Daniel Dubois' hopes for a rematch. Parker holds the WBO interim title and is on a six-fight winning streak.
