Daniel Dubois can be imposed a second shot Oleksandr usyk – and at heavyweight history – such as the WBO confirmed that it had received a formal petition to sanctions a Unparalleled championships unification between the two men. This step, if approved, will use USYK’s compulsory title defense against Joseph Parker.
WBO confirmed petition, Parker’s status in limbo
Talk to Sky SportsWBO president Gustavo Olivieri acknowledged the situation:
“There is a petition before the Championship Committee to consider a USYK Dubois one to consolidate the heavyweight championships.”
“After an official judgment on this matter, we will publicly announce the decision, including the compulsory status of Parker, if that is the case.”
Under WBO rules, a Title unification takes precedence over a compulsory challenge – Meaning that if the committee granted the request, Dubois would come against UII next, while Parker was waiting.
Backstory: controversial termination of fuel Dubois’s revenge bid
Dolnasher (20-2, 19) The third of the bread of the 22-year-old is (24OO) August 2023when a disputed fifth round body shot-regated a Low bladder – gave usyk recovery time before stopping Dubois in the ninth time.
Dubois continued to maintain the punch was “On the Gordel line”Not below, and believe that the call cost him the fight and a world title.
Since then:
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USYK went on unite all four large belts By defeating Tyson Fury.
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He later The IBF belt evacuatedwhereby Dubois allows to become champion as the next in the row.
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USYK is now positioned to could possibly become a three times two-weight undisputed champion If he wins again.
Parker’s path blocked again?
Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 COs) rebuilt his career with seven straight wins, including dominant wins over Zhilei Zhang and Deontay wilder. As the Wbo mandatory challengerParker was in a pole position for a shot on USyk – but this petition could once again be on the point the former WBO champion.
If the unification continues, Parker can be:
Last updated on 04/10/2025
