Oleksandr Usyk’s supervisor, Egis Klimas, has rubbished early experiences of a deal for a rematch with Daniel Dubois this summer season.
Klimas took to social media after shops started operating a narrative about Usyk vs. Dubois II being near a accomplished deal for Wembley Stadium. World Boxing Information centered on the repercussions of that settlement for necessary heavyweight and WBO interim champion Joseph Parker.
The WBO ordered Parker to be subsequent in line and gave Usyk thirty days to barter final month. That deadline was about to expire when President Gustavo Olivieri advised World Boxing Information that an extension was granted for a possible Usyk vs Dubois return.
“Please observe the present information concerning the WBO Heavyweight Division,” Olivieri advised Worldboxingnews.com.
“There’s a petition earlier than the Championship Committee to contemplate permitting the Usyk vs Dubois [undisputed heavyweight championship] unification to take priority over the necessary [Parker]. Subsequently, at the moment, there isn’t a official ruling but rendered on this matter.
“Upon the Committee making an official determination, we’ll formally make the announcement,” he added.
These are the information we all know in the mean time. Nevertheless, when Klimas heard the report, he blasted makes an attempt to be first with information.
“If you realize the principles, and everybody is aware of the principles, promoters will announce their fights first and after media will do their job, not the opposite approach round.
“Did you see different bulletins from promoters or groups? Besides non-respected media people who find themselves making an attempt to convey their hats forward of everybody,” mentioned Klimas.
Usyk vs. Dubois 2 has all the time been on the desk—that’s not being debated. What has irked Klimas is the timing and prediction of the story. There’s no denying that Usyk would like to win again the IBF title he by no means misplaced within the ring and grow to be a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.
Obligatory challenger Parker needs his title battle and has earned it with victories over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang, and Martin Bakole. Whether or not he’s prepared to step apart is one other solely debated matter.
Risking his spot with one other battle may show a dealbreaker for Parker, who has fought for seven lengthy years to regain a world title shot.
WBN believes Parker’s necessary standing isn’t set in stone. The 33-year-old could also be prepared to attend if the deal is correct in order that he can battle for the undisputed heavyweight title by December.
A spot on the four-belt WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO undercard could possibly be sufficient to sweeten the deal.
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