Usik turned to WBO: the reason was a possible match against Duba | Boxing
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Ukrainian World Heavyweight Champion WBA, WBO, WBC, IBO Alexander Usyk (23-0; 14 KO) asked WBO to delay the compulsory protection of title in battle against New Zealand Joseph Parker (36-3, 24 ko) to hold a duel against British Daniel Duba (22–2, 21 KO).
About having such a petition in Sky Sport’s comment reported WBO President Gustavo Olivieri.
« The Championship Committee received a petition to review the Usik -Duba battle for combining the titles in overweight. So later we will publicly announce our official decision on this issue, including Joseph Parker’s compulsory status, if it is relevant, » WBO Gustao Olivieri said.
In case of a positive WBO decision to organize the battle of Usyk – Dubois should also wait for the IBF decision to protect Daniel’s title in battle against Derek Chisora.
Recall, boxing organization obliged the Ukrainian It is a fight against Parker and gave the parties for 30 days to sign a contract.
This became possible after the new Zealander Martin Bakole knocked out and became a mandatory contender for the title.
First Parker had to box for the title of World Champion by IBF from Duba, but the latter was is forced to star because of illness.
