USYK has NOT been granted EXTENSION

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Kiwi_in_America, Aug 20, 2025.


  1. NahMateNoWay

    NahMateNoWay Member Full Member

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    I honestly think Parker just wants a fight. He might know now that he's gonna be elevated and is working on a fight while waiting for the paperwork to clear.
    Of the viable options for a defence Wardley sells well in the UK while offering less risk than a Dubois for instance. Just guessing though
     
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  2. Kiwi Fish

    Kiwi Fish Active Member Full Member

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    Warren apparently promised Parker a big fight before the end of the year, and Parker's team said they will see what kind of person Warren is and if he will be in breach of contract or not.

    So it could be Dubois also, but I get the feeling that Dubois is actually looking to rebuild a bit.
     
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  3. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It shouldn't have had to come to this. The WBO have handled this absolutely abysmally.
     
  4. NahMateNoWay

    NahMateNoWay Member Full Member

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    Dubois should be looking to rebuild for sure. But he'll do what his dad tells him, and Warren... well Warren will do whatever lines his pockets the most I suspect.
     
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  5. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It will be Fabio Wardley most likely.
     
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  6. rolzone

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    Parker did admit that his current activity levels won’t be the best prep for usyk. 2 rounds in almost 2 years. So I can see an interim fight take place even if they sign an usyk right now.
     
  7. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    I think it makes a lot of sense

    J-Park who hasn't seen much ring time since beating Big Bang gets a tune up, Usyk gets to rest up and come back when he feels more ready to do so, and Fabio is a durable fellow interim champ who is undefeated, highly ranked (#7 by The Ring) who can give him rounds and whilst a dangerous puncher doesn't really stand much chance of winning because J-Park's chin will likely cancel out his power and he's much more skilful and experienced than Fabio. And then he can fight Usyk after for all or most of the belts

    Team Usyk and Team J-Park should agree to this and secure the WBO's blessing
     
  8. mrbigshot

    mrbigshot Active Member Full Member

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    No , i think wbo will keep silent and will not strip usyk , usyk will not vacate but simply keep on sitting on his belts .
     
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  9. rolzone

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    if they can all come to an agreement, then fine right? I don't think Parker wants to fight USYK in 3 months time w/o getting some rounds in the ring first regardless unless he's cashing out. My own take is that Usyk should retire let the belts become open and we see some new/exciting fights for the championships
     
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  10. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Personally I think that if the Usyk Parker fight is not agreed on next, and if Parker has to face yet another banana skin, that Usyk should be stripped of the WBO
     
  11. Kiwi Fish

    Kiwi Fish Active Member Full Member

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    It seems like everyone is playing a game of who will blink first. The division is waiting for Usyk to show what he is doing, and Usyk is waiting for them to move on so he can do what he wants without being stripped.
     
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  12. rolzone

    rolzone Member Full Member

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    Usyk will either vacate or be stripped I don’t even think that is for debate but this all depends on Parker actually. That was my point. If he enforces mandatory position without taking an in between fight , there is only either of those outcomes. Nothing more
     
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  13. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Parker should never, ever throw Dubois a bone under any circumstances.
     
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  14. mrbigshot

    mrbigshot Active Member Full Member

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    Well, thats basicly all we want from usyk . Come to the table and agree parker as next opponent .

    All we want from usyk is to officially confirm parker as next opponent and set a fight date , then he can take his time off until the actual fight happens .
     
  15. Nopa

    Nopa New Member Full Member

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    Usyk could have said yes before being sick. We would've Parker vs Usyk secured before 2026.