The World Boxing Organization (WBO) on Saturday ordered Anthony Joshua to defend his heavyweight title towards obligatory challenger Alexander Uysak, because the UK’s match with home rival Tyson Fury was put underneath suspicion.
Joshua, who additionally holds the IBF and WBA titles, was set to face Fury on August 14 in Saudi Arabia – who has a WBC belt. But Fury was ordered by an American arbitrator to struggle Donte Wilder for the third time earlier than 15 September on Monday.
WBO stated it despatched a letter to Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn on Wednesday to “show cause” inside 48 hours of why WBO should not order a struggle with Usyk, asking for affirmation of the Joshua-Fury bout .
Hearn requested the WBO for an extension on Friday, however the request was denied.
The WBO stated Joshua and Ukrainians Usyk have till May 31 to succeed in an settlement for a struggle, or purse bids can be referred to as, opening the method for any promoters who bid for the bout. Wants to
If the struggle goes to a handbag bid, Joshua will obtain 80% of the bid, whereas former Undisputed World Cruiserweight Champion Usyak will obtain 20%.
“Such calculation is based on the average purse of the last three encounters of each fighter,” stated WBO. The minimal bid can be $ 1 million.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
