Joseph Parker hopes to lock in his next fight “very soon”

Usyk’s last WBO mandatory was Daniel Dubois, whom he boxed, for the first time, in August 2023. According to WBO rules, a champion must defend their belt within 12 months unless an exception is justified and, under Rule 11, Section 2, an extension is only granted for “good cause” – a legitimate injury, a unification, or a legacy-level fight.