US Edition'We Can All Whack': British Boxer Looking to Jump Parker in Queue for Usyk
Usyk aims to maintain undisputed heavyweight champion status with a possible 2026 fight against Parker or Wardley, following their bout at London’s O2 Arena this weekend.
- Last week, Oleksandr Usyk announced he plans to fight into his forties and aims to face the Parker v Wardley winner from Saturday to retain his undisputed title.
- After vacating his IBF title last year to pursue Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk's back injury sidelined him and left Joseph Parker in limbo, so promoters paired Parker and Fabio Wardley with the winner promised a shot at Usyk.
- Parker, 33, arrives on a six-fight winning streak, and Wardley is unbeaten in 20 pro bouts with stoppages over Clarke and Huni, with their fight on DAZN for $49.99 this Sunday.
- The winner could be elevated to full champion straight away, with Joseph Parker at risk of being stripped if he fights anyone else, positioning either fighter for a shot at Oleksandr Usyk.
- Usyk also says he will fight until age 41, which could mean about five more fights, narrowing options as Joshua and Fury may meet next summer.
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Tony Bellew makes Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley prediction
Tony Bellew has weighed in with his prediction for Saturday’s explosive heavyweight bout between Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley. Parker defends his WBO interim title against Wardley at the O2 Arena, live on DAZN pay-per-view. Wardley secured the WBA interim crown with a dramatic 10th round knockout of Justis Huni in June, his 18th victory inside the distance. Parker, who will fight for the first time since a second round win over Martin Bakole …
Usyk is in “great form” preparing to fight the winner of the Parker-Wardley fight, Alexander Usyk, a 38-year-old world champion, is successfully recovering from a back injury and plans to return to the ring in 2026. He is preparing for a fight with the winner of the Joseph Parker-Fabio Wardley fight, which will determine the mandatory contender for the WBO title.
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