WBO orders Usyk to defend his title against Joseph Parker

Tyson Fury reacts as Oleksandr Usyk is ordered to fight Joseph Parker: ‘About time as well’
In 2024, Fury fought Usyk twice, losing to the southpaw on points both times. In May, Usyk beat Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years; in December, he retained the unified belts with another victory over Fury.
WBO orders champion Oleksandr Usyk to face Joseph Parker
The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has ordered heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to begin negotiations over a mandatory title defense against Joseph Parker. Parker, who has been on a sensational run of fights,
WBO orders Oleksandr Usyk to defend title against Joseph Parker
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Oleksandr Usyk has been ordered by the WBO to start negotiations for a title defense against Joseph Parker amid reported talks between the Ukrainian and Daniel Dubois for a fight to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.
WBO Orders Oleksandr Usyk vs. Joseph Parker for Heavyweight Title
The WBO has mandated heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) to take on interim titleholder Joseph Parker (36-3, 24 KOs) next. Both fighters have 30 days to negotiate a deal before a purse bid is initiated by the sanctioning body.
Oleksandr Usyk ordered to defend titles against Joseph Parker in blow to Daniel Dubois
Dubois withdrew from a bout against Parker in February, and now the latter could secure the fight that the Briton wanted above all others
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Oleksandr Usyk ordered to face WBO mandatory challenger
Oleksandr Usyk could be stripped of WBO title in 30 days unless he agrees to defend his title to his mandatory challenger
WBO orders Usyk to fight Parker in mandatory title defence
The World Boxing Organisation ordered Ukraine's world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to open talks with Joseph Parker on Thursday for a mandatory title defence.
WBO orders Usyk to defend heavyweight title against Parker
The WBO has officially ordered Oleksandr Usyk to defend his heavyweight title against Joseph Parker. The two fighters now have 30 days to negotiate terms for the bout. Will this fight happen, or will Usyk seek another route?
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