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WBO Orders Oleksandr Usyk vs. Joseph Parker While Turki Alalshikh Eyes Usyk vs. Moses Itauma
RIYADH PROVINCE, SAUDI ARABIA, JUL 24 – Riyadh Season and Sela reject the WBO-mandated Usyk vs. Parker fight despite fan demand, shifting focus to a potential bout with rising prospect Moses Itauma.
- In Riyadh on July 24, Riyadh Season and Sela declined to organize the Usyk vs. Parker fight.
- Issued Thursday, the WBO mandate required negotiations for a heavyweight title bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker, the WBO said, giving both sides 30 days to reach a deal or face a purse bid.
- On social media, HE Turki Alalshikh reposted the update on X, sparking a wave of backlash from fans.
- Such an outcome would leave Oleksandr Usyk a belt lighter, and the WBO would strip him and hand the title to Joseph Parker.
- HE Alalshikh publicly backed 20-year-old phenom Moses Itauma as Usyk’s next opponent, with December appearing the earliest likely return after his planned rest.
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Fans Furious as Turki Alalshikh Reportedly Against Oleksandr Usyk vs. Joseph Parker
Just last year, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh made headlines when he told ESPN, “Boxing is broken.” He wasn’t just talking; he was stepping up and making things happen. Since 2022, the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority has dedicated his passion and significant investment to the sport, transforming Riyadh into the premier destination for blockbuster fights. From Tyson Fury battling Oleksandr Usyk in both encounters to Anthony Joshu…
WBO officially order Oleksandr Usyk vs Joseph Parker
Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker have 30 days to reach an agreement The WBO have officially ordered undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) to defend against their mandatory challenger Joseph Parker (36-3, 24 KOs), as of yesterday, July 24, and allowed them 30 days to reach an agreement before going to purse bids. […]
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