Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Usyk vs. Joseph Dennis Parker Lupesoliai

That is very disappointing to hear. Though I am sure the IBF will and can still enforce their mandatory if the WBO decides to drag their feet, they don't normally let that hold them back for long.

 

Speaking to Fruity King, Director of Team Usyk, Sergey Lapin, responded to the allegations made by Parker’s promoter David Higgins that the video made his injury suspicious. Though he only briefly addressed the situation, he did leave the door open for the Parker fight to still happen.

“People can talk [about Usyk’s injury] but those close to boxing know the price of preparation at this level. We don’t make decisions for the sake of talking, we make them for results.

“Joseph Parker is experienced and has character, he has already proven himself at the highest level. For boxing, such a fight is always a plus – it’s exciting and draws public interest. We treat him with respect.

“There will always be talk about the last fight when it comes to great champions. But only time tells the truth. Today, Usyk has strength, desire, and his own path. We go step by step, and the road itself will write the future.

“Everyone has their own view of the next fight. We always choose the path that carries meaning, for the team and for the history of boxing. Preferences exist, but the main thing is the right timing and the right meaning.”

 

Lapin ( with words only ) of course leaves the parker fight open to calm down the reactions and buy time .

What should he say ? Usyk will never fight parker , waiting for this fight is a waste of time ?

I have a question : when WBO is not willing to enforce its own rules and stays silent , could wbc call for a mandatory against kabayel ?

 

Oh, look. Frank Warren, one of the most powerful people in boxing and who basically owns the sanctioning bodies, says that the winner of Parker v. Wardley gets Usyk next. Exactly like we said was going to happen. Parker needed a tune up, it raises his profile, and it gives Usyk the time to take a break. But hey, good job from a bunch of you crying and gnashing your teeth about poor ol' Joe Parker and evil, no good Usyk for the past month.

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I heard Franks weasel words - "That is the intention".
He will do what he wants and be able to say he intended this or intended that.
C'mon man.

 

Yep. Usyk is apparently bigger than the sport, the division must wait for him to have a holiday and the only guys with the balls tonight and risk their positions are Wardley and Parker.

 

He also confirmed Usyk's injury has been confirmed.

I think the drama is mostly over.

 

Finally…

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Good news. I expect Parker to take this seriously and come away with the win

 

I saw he said in an interview that he is treating this as his title shot, so that is a good sign.