By: Sean Crose
The World Boxing Group has ordered that it’s heavyweight titlist Oleksandr Usyk defend his belt in opposition to former world WBO titlist Joseph Parker. Usyk, who defeated Tyson Fury for the second time in a row final 12 months, will now both face Parker or be stripped of his WBO crown. Though the Ukrainian multi titlist additionally holds the WBC and WBA belts, there’s little doubt Usyk would like the WBO belt stay the place it’s. “The events have 30 days to succeed in phrases,” the order reads. “Failure to take action will end result on this Committee ordering purse bid proceedings in accordance with WBO Laws of World Championship Contests.”
Doubtless, Usyk is the premier heavyweight within the sport. Not solely has be overwhelmed Fury twice in a row, he’s additionally defeated Anthony Joshua twice in a row, as nicely. Certainly, nobody is considered as a severe menace to the person’s reign for the time being. Daniel Dubois holds the IBF heavyweight belt, nonetheless, which is one thing that former undisputed champion Usyk would little question like to have again in his possession. Certain sufficient, Dubois arguably dropped Usyk with a physique shot after they met a number of years again. With that being mentioned, the punch was dominated as a low blow and Usyk went on to handily cease the Englishman earlier than the ultimate bell. Nonetheless, a rematch between the 2 could be attention-grabbing.
But a bout in opposition to Parker may show to be attention-grabbing, as nicely. Whereas Parker has misplaced a few fights, he’s been on a scorching streak as of late. Moreover, his awkward fashion simply may current Usyk with some challenges. No matter one may say a couple of Usyk-Parker struggle, it might be tough to argue it’s not at the very least a bit of bit intriguing. Kinds make fights in spite of everything.
After all, it’s just about as much as Usyk who he decides to struggle subsequent. He’s been undisputed, so it isn’t like he hasn’t already reached the top of the game. Whereas the WBO and IBF belts are little question fantastic issues to have, it’s price questioning whether or not or not Usyk feels a deep abiding have to have them in his possession as soon as once more. He’s already seen as one of many all time nice heavies. What number of extra accolades does the person want? Fighters struggle, nonetheless, and Usyk continues to be very a lot within the struggle sport. Irrespective of who he chooses to battle any longer, the man is should see.
