Oleksandr Usyk turns down Joseph Parker and agrees | Boxing News

Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk dismissed Joseph Parker’s problem as he set his sights on a totally different opponent. Parker stopped Martin Bakole in Saudi Arabia within two rounds to turn into the obligatory challenger for Usyk’s WBO title.

The New Zealander had been lined up to struggle IBF titleholder Dubois, however the British fighter dropped out final Thursday because of sickness. Despite the chance of rescheduling the bout with Dubois, Parker aimed greater after his win in opposition to Bakole, expressing his need to face the world’s primary heavyweight.

“Who’s next? Can I fight for the world title next? If Usyk wants a dance partner, I’d like to fight for the world title,” he stated post-fight.

However, Usyk, who was current on the Riyadh show, declared his choice for Dubois as he goals to re-unify the 4 main heavyweight championships. He stated through Boxing King: “I want the next fight with Daniel Dubois, undisputed.”

When questioned in regards to the potential venue for his or her rematch, the Ukrainian stated: “London, Riyadh Season, doesn’t matter.” He even entertained the thought of combating at Wembley Stadium, with its close to 100,000 boxing capability, including confidently: “Yeah, yeah. I’m ready, bro.”

With Dubois at the moment unburdened by any obligatory defence obligations for his IBF belt, he’s free to decide on his subsequent opponent, doubtlessly setting the stage for a rematch with Usyk. Their earlier encounter in Poland in 2023 ended with Usyk claiming a contentious ninth-round stoppage victory.

Meanwhile, Dubois is set to undergo a “massive financial loss” after pulling out of the Parker struggle. His promoter, Frank Warren, stated: “If you don’t fight, you don’t get paid; imagine the cost of a training camp, booking places, setting the camp up, bringing the sparring partners in, nutritionists, chefs, trainers, and you don’t get paid.

“It’s a large loss, you possibly can’t insure it, if you happen to do it prices a fortune to insure. It was an unbelievable purse he was getting for the struggle however we’re the place we’re: if you happen to’re not properly, you possibly can’t struggle.”

“I’m all the time telling the fighters I do not need to hear after the occasion if something goes mistaken that you just had a dangerous hand, or a cold, or your budgie died – none of that issues, you reside to struggle one other day.”