Oleksandr Usyk confirmed his status as the top pound-for-pound boxer after defeating Daniel Dubois. Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring after four years, drawing with Mario Barrios. Upcoming major fights include Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford on Sept. 13. Usyk may face Joseph Parker next to prepare for a potential fight with Tyson Fury, who plans to return next year. Parker, a former WBO champion, has had notable performances recently, enhancing his suitability as Usyk's next opponent.
Usyk could use a fight to set it up, and fighting Fury's friend Parker -- the WBO mandatory challenger -- does it nicely.
Queensberry Promotions' Frank Warren, who promotes Parker, likes the idea of Parker, a former WBO champion, challenging Usyk next.
Since that setback, Parker has produced the best performances of his career, including a wide decision win over former WBC champion Deontay Wilder in 2023.
Fury confirmed last Saturday in London that he would be returning to the sport, but not until next year.
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