Oleksandr Usyk already has a new challenge on his hands.
The pound-for-pound number one just produced a magnificent performance against Daniel Dubois.
Over the first few rounds, the icon picked the Englishman apart, landing snappy shots as he began to find holes in his opponent’s defense.
Then, in a truly spectacular moment, Usyk knocked Dubois out with a huge punch.
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Oleksandr Usyk will fight Joseph Parker next, according to Frank Warren
Oleksandr Usyk has another tough task ahead, with Joseph Parker likely next in line to get his shot at the throne.
In the aftermath of the contest, Frank Warren revealed that the New Zealander is ready to set foot inside the ring with the pound-for-pound number one.
During the DAZN broadcast, the promoter said: “The WBO, I am sure, or they already have ordered that he, being the WBO champion, has to make his mandatory defence against Joseph Parker.
“So, it’s Joseph Parker’s time.”
How has Joseph Parker earned a shot at Oleksandr Usyk?
Since his loss against Joe Joyce back in 2022, Parker has been nothing short of excellent.
Under the tutelage of Andy Lee, the Kiwi has made enormous improvements.
In recent times, Parker has defeated Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang and Martin Bakole.
Now, he’s excited to attempt to go one step further and dethrone one of the greatest fighters to have ever laced up a pair of gloves.