In a significant development within the heavyweight boxing division, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) has mandated that reigning champion Oleksandr Usyk commence negotiations for a title defense against interim titleholder Joseph Parker. This directive requires...
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Oleksandr Usyk Ordered to Defend WBO Heavyweight Title
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