The World Boxing Organisation (WBO) has ordered heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to begin negotiations over a mandatory title defence against Joseph Parker.

Oleksandr Usyk's plans to rematch Daniel Dubois in an undisputed heavyweight title fight hit a major stumbling block Wednesday night.

Parker, who lost the WBO title to Anthony Joshua in 2018, has worked his way back into contention with six consecutive victories, including wins over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang, and Martin Bakole. The 33-year-old New Zealander has revamped his style since his knockout loss to Joe Joyce in 2023 and now stands as Usyk’s mandatory challenger.

Oleksandr Usyk has been ordered by the World Boxing Organisation to begin discussions over a mandatory defence of his heavyweight title against

Oleksandr Usyk has made it clear that he is most interested in becoming undisputed for a second time at heavyweight - a third time overall - in his next

The World Boxing Organisation has ordered the Ukrainian to defend his crown against the Kiwi interim champion.

THE World Boxing Organisation (WBO) have ordered heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to defend his title against mandatory challenger Joseph Parker.

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk on Wednesday was ordered by the WBO to begin negotiations for a mandatory bout against Joseph Parker.

Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk ordered by the WBO to begin negotiations with Joseph Parker for a mandatory title defence.