If Oleksandr Usyk beats Daniel Dubois on Saturday night, it won’t be long until his next challenge is put forward. The unified WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight world champion is a big favourite i…
When these talks collapsed, it became clear that the Ukrainian would have to instead face a mandatory challenger.When a unified world champion has multiple mandatories, the sanctioning bodies communicate and try to establish a rotation system which determines the order for these to take place.'I’ve never met him' - Chris Tarrant baffled by Tyson Fury claiming they had heated row
The IBF jumped the gun last November and ordered Usyk vs Hrgovic, but it was later clarified that the WBA would in fact have to come first.As a result, Usyk vs Dubois is set for Saturday night., it appears unlikely that the IBF will hang around before ordering Hrgovic as the next challenger in line for whoever wins between Usyk and Dubois.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Boxing fans shake heads at Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois PPV priceOleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois now has an official UK PPV price confirmed. The WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight world title fight will cost £19.95 on TNT Sports. It is lower than the channel – f…
Read more »
Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois on TV - Start-time, live stream and undercardUndefeated British fighter Daniel Dubois has been handed the chance to take Oleksandr Usyk's world champion status as they meet in Poland this Saturday night
Read more »
'He can punch like a horse can kick' - Usyk vs Dubois predicted by boxing worldDaniel Dubois has a mountain to climb on Saturday night in the form of unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk. The Brit will travel to Poland in an attempt to claim the WBA, WBO and IBF …
Read more »
Oleksandr Usyk record: Height, weight, career stats and earnings for championOleksandr Usyk is without doubt the man to beat in heavyweight boxing right now. The Ukrainian’s rise through the ranks has been incredible, and after dispatching Anthony Joshua in back-to-ba…
Read more »
Filip Hrgovic: Tyson Fury had his chance, I'm next in line for the Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois winnerFilip Hrgovic is the mandatory challenger for the IBF heavyweight title and is adamant that he must box the Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois winner next; Hrgovic says that its too late for Tyson Fury who had all the time in the world to make the undisputed fight with Usyk earlier
Read more »
Tottenham chief Daniel Levy cited after fan protest over ticket pricesFootball Insider has been told by Kieran Maguire that Daniel Levy and Tottenham are 'exploting' matchday fans with higher matchday tickets this season.
Read more »