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Oleksandr Usyk’s plan to change into a two-time undisputed heavyweight world champion by rematching Daniel Dubois, now seems to be in limbo.
Usyk, who holds the WBA ‘super’, WBC and WBO titles was taking a look at a rematch with IBF holder, Dubois who he halted in a controversial struggle in August 2023.
Nevertheless, on Thursday the Ukrainian was ordered by the WBO to defend that belt towards necessary challenger, Joseph Parker.
In accordance with the WBO ruling, the 2 groups have 30 days to come back to an settlement, in any other case a handbag bid listening to will likely be known as.
Parker cemented his place because the WBO interim heavyweight champion after stopping Martin Bakole in two rounds in Riyadh final month.
Parker destroyed Bakole in two rounds Photograph Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The New Zealander was purported to have challenged Dubois for his IBF crown, however the 27-year-old withdrew on struggle week by means of sickness and Bakole stepped in on 48 hours’ discover.
“If Usyk wants a dance partner,” Parker stated after the struggle.
“I’ll get uncle Frank to come back in right here and lock in a struggle with Usyk if he desires a dance accomplice.
Usyk stopped Dubois in August 2023 Photograph Credit score: Piotr Duszczyk
“However I need to struggle for a world title and I’d wish to be champion of the world once more too.
“I will fight anyone and everyone.”
Usyk overcame Tyson Fury final Might to assert the undisputed heavyweight championship, however relinquished the IBF belt quickly after to safe a rematch with Fury, which he received by unanimous resolution in December.
Dubois was elevated from interim IBF champion to full titlist and made a primary defence in September, knocking out Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium.
Usyk, 38, revealed that he had two fights remaining in his storied profession along with his promoter, Alex Krassyuk revealing earlier this week that talks have been ongoing over a Dubois rematch and Wembley Stadium was among the many choices to stage it if it materialised.
Usyk was taking a look at a rematch with Dubois Photograph Credit score: Piotr Duszczyk
“I feel I have two more fights,” Usyk advised Sky Sports activities.
“No extra.
“Just two.”
Fury suffered a second straight defeat to Usyk Photograph Credit score: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions
It stays unclear whether or not Usyk will go forward with a compulsory struggle towards Parker or relinquish the belt.
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