Joseph Parker’s crew query Oleksandr Usyk damage amid world title stand-off | Boxing Information
Joseph Parker’s promoter David Higgins has questioned Oleksandr Usyk’s damage amid a stand-off in combat negotiations.
Usyk, the undisputed world heavyweight champion, has requested an extension to the deadline for talks for a WBO necessary title combat in opposition to Parker because of an damage.
However footage has lately emerged on social media of the Ukrainian dancing at a music live performance.
Parker’s promoter Higgins informed Sky Sports activities: “I have never truly seen the medical proof however you’ll assume {that a} severe damage would forestall that form of exercise.”
Usyk and Parker are but to open talks for the combat, which was initially ordered on July 24 with a 30-day window to agree phrases earlier than a handbag bid.
“So far as I am involved, issues are precisely as they had been,” stated Higgins. “In boxing, nothing surprises me.”
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Promoter Frank Warren discusses a possible bout between Usyk and Parker
Parker, who’s a former WBO champion, can problem for all of Usyk’s main titles if the bout goes forward.
The New Zealander has earned his alternative after wins over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang and Martin Bakole.
“Joseph simply desires to combat and so he is ready to combat,” stated Higgins.
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Following his beautiful knockout victory in opposition to Daniel Dubois, Usyk jokingly disregarded Parker’s suggestion of a combat between the pair
“He’s centered, ready and able to combat anybody, wherever, and he is ready for that to land.
“Joseph want to combat this 12 months for positive, as quickly as potential.”
Upon inquiry from Sky Sports activities, Usyk’s promotional crew declined to remark.
Usyk has earned the fitting to ‘select his personal future’
Serhii Lapin, director of Usyk’s crew and CEO of Able to Combat, beforehand urged the undisputed world champion wouldn’t be rushed into his subsequent profession transfer.
“All through his complete skilled profession, each Oleksandr Usyk and our complete crew have confirmed that we respect all potential opponents in addition to the foundations that govern skilled boxing,” Lapin informed Able to Combat.
“Over the previous 12 months and a half, Usyk has completed a historic achievement by turning into the undisputed heavyweight champion twice. That demanded super bodily and psychological effort, and nice sacrifice.
“The champion has earned the prospect to let his physique recuperate from the results of a punishing coaching regime and from accidents which might be typically invisible to the skin world. And, in the end, merely to relaxation and spend time together with his household.
“Most significantly: he has earned the fitting to decide on his personal future – and to take the time he must make that call. So, guys, do not push the horses.”
