[POLL] HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING: USYK vs PARKER

There's an update, I just saw an article where it says that the WBO has granted Usyk's request to extend the negotiation deadline for the mandatory fight between Usyk and Parker. So I guess we might not see an update for a bit regarding their fight. I do hope they agree to fight each other in the end, as I think Parker really wanted to fight Usyk, and he deserves that fight.

Quote from: acroman08 on August 19, 2025, 09:27:10 AM

I think it's fair, the request by Usyk for the extension is that he had suffered injury from fighting Dubois so he needed some rest first before he can face Parker. We don't want to see him not 100% against Usyk.

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The champion has earned the chance to let his body recover from the effects of a punishing training regime and from injuries that are often invisible to the outside world. And, ultimately, simply to rest and spend time with his family.

https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/13414146/oleksandr-usyk-has-earned-the-right-to-choose-his-own-future-amid-mandatory-wbo-title-commitment-to-face-joseph-parker

So I'm siding with Usyk here, it's the right decision and the WBO should also grant that request and not force the fight. Otherwise, Usyk will have no choice but to vacant the WBO belt or the WBO stripping him of their belt.

Another update regarding Usyk. I just saw an article where the WBC is requesting a new detailed medical report regarding Usyk's back injury after a video of him surfaced, in which he is seen dancing. The article also mentioned that if Usyk's team failed to comply, the organisation would have no choice but to take appropriate actions against Usyk.

Here's the article I saw https://rtfight.com/news/wbo-demands-usyk-medical-reexamination

It does not look good nor professional on part of Usyk to see him dancing at a concert when he claims his wrist is injured and he cannot commit to defending his titles against Parker. The fact of the matter is that Parker is desperate to get in to the ring with Usyk whereas Usyk is not signing a contract as the WBO want and seems to be avoiding him.

Parker is the last of the real solid experienced boxers in the heavyweight division that Usyk did not fight. Parker is a former heavyweight champion, he believes he will win the fight and is desperate for another heavyweight title fight. What is Usyk doing?

It looks like there is a high chance that Parker will not be fighting Usyk yet. I saw several articles talking about Parker's team are close to finalising a fight against Fabio Wardley. If the deal is a success, the fight will happen on October 25. also, from what I understand, if Parker loses to Wardley, Parker would lose his chance of fighting Usyk. All in all, if this fight with Wardley happens, I feel bad for Parker, the guy's Opponent should have been Usyk.

One of the articles I saw https://bigfightweekend.com/news/joseph-parker-vs-fabio-wardley/

It will be extremely unfair on Parker if he is deprived of a title fight against Usyk. He has worked very hard and waited for the chance. First it Dubois that pulled out of the IBF title fight and now it seems to be Usyk. If he fought against Usyk all of the titles would be on the line and I think Parker earned the right.

I hope Usyk manages to sign some sort of contract with Parker before the WBO take action and strip him of the title. His dance video raises questions about his injury claims therefore the WBO has asked for medical proof to confirm whether Usyk is in injured or not and that has tainted his legacy.

If Parker does fight Wardley or another opponent, it is because he is determined to continue boxing until he gets a title fight. Full credit to Parker for chasing the Usyk fight. As for Usyk, what is he doing?

I still think USYK got this match, This match will be done soon as USYK dont want to be dethroned with out a fight.
Parker need to train more as the defendiong champion is not ordinary as Tyson Fury did not make it. He should get his defense on!
Dont be a mouth trash fight and give all his gut on the training and show it in the ring!

You are making assumptions that the fight will happen soon but all indications point to Usyk not fighting again in 2025. For Usyk to beat Parker, they need to meet in the ring. Only Parker is trying to make the fight happen whereas Usyk is avoiding it. While Usyk is out dancing on stage while claiming to be injured, it is Parker that is training for the fight in the hope it will happen.

Quote from: Mr. Magkaisa on September 03, 2025, 10:09:32 AM

Quote from: JollyGood on September 01, 2025, 08:08:09 AM

Not gonna lie, Usyk’s PR team taking an L here – dancing while claiming a wrist injury is asking for memes. But let’s keep it real - the guy’s been fighting top dogs back-to-back, he’s earned a breather. Usyk doesn’t fear anyone at heavyweight - man outboxed AJ twice and schooled Fury. He’s one of the few guys who actually plays it straight in this sport, unlike a certain Gypsy King we all know...

That said, a WBO mando is a mando, sooner or later he’s gotta either sign the contract or cough up the belt. Parker’s been looking sharp lately, earned his shot, and that fight would be a proper scrap.

Quote from: Mr. Magkaisa on September 03, 2025, 10:09:32 AM

doesn't matter whether Parker needs to train more or not. What's important here is for Usyk to act like a champion and fight Parker instead of dancing while claiming he has an injury. Parker has been robbed of fighting Usyk before, and now Usyk is stalling his fight with Parker and with all the things that are going on, Parker might not even be able to fight Usyk at all because Usyk might get stripped of his title belt or Parker loses to Wardley.

This is extremely bad PR on part of Usyk and his team. I think based on the video, the WBO will strip Usyk of the title and the comments made by Warren about Usyk not fighting again this year are probably true. Maybe Usyk wants to lose the WBO belt in the hope of fighting the holder in 2026 for yet one more unification heavyweight. Other than that it makes no sense at all for him to avoid Parker.

Quote from: Alex077 on September 03, 2025, 01:11:43 PM

I think usyk has been undefeated or a good player for years now and if I'm to make a choice on who's to win I'll pick him but likes of parker I don't really know much or let's say I'm not too sure about him. I would have opted ij for a draw between the both parties but it's rather clear to me that Usyk will do a great deal in defeating parker this time around.

If I am not mistaken it's not final yet right as Usyk requested an extension to WBO due to his injury, well if the match will happen. This will be a tough match, with Parker being on a win streak and faced good boxers will face Usyk. With Usyk's foot work mastery and ring IQ he has an advantage against Parker, this match will adds to his legacy as undisputed if he win and for Parker it's an opportunity for him to belong to the legendary status and has the opportunity only few challengers can get, especially it is against Usyk.

Quote from: harapan on September 04, 2025, 10:47:38 AM

So why is Usyk wants to avoid the match? Or maybe he wants the date to be shifted further so that he can be well prepared. He should fight so that the title will not be taken from him. If he thinks that he should retain the title he should fight. I also think that Usyk would win but his coward approach is making me to be having another thought.

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