SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Oleksandr Usyk has been ordered by the WBO to start negotiations for a title defense against Joseph Parker amid reported talks between the Ukrainian and Daniel Dubois for a fight to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.

The World Boxing Organization (WBO) has ordered heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to begin negotiations over a mandatory title defense against Joseph Parker. Parker, who has been on a sensational run of fights,

Tony Bellew has weighed in on the fight ordered between Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker. Usyk is the unified WBO, WBA and WBC world champion and now has 30 days to negotiate with Parker for a mandatory shot at his title. Should they fail to agree terms, the fight will go to purse bids.