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frank warren He has revealed when and where he would like to stage fabio wardley versus oleksandr usykAfter Wardley established himself Possible next challenge for the undisputed heavyweight champion,
Saturday night, at the O2 Arena in London, Wardley made another great escape by knocking joseph parker While the scorecard is below.
one in Moments similar to the ending of his victory over Justice Huni In June, Wardley erased his opponent’s lead by a late stoppage. And in doing so, the Ipswich boxer took the WBO interim title to secure a shot at Usyk.
“battle [between Usyk and Wardley] The order has been given, so now there will be a period of negotiations,” Wardley’s promoter Warren said in the post-fight press conference.
“And if we can’t reach an agreement, it will go out to purse bids. I’m confident we will reach an agreement.”
“Of course, this fight won’t happen until next year. I think it will happen sometime in March… I would love for it to be in the UK, but there are only two places for this fight: either in Riyadh or here in London, that’s all.
“I’ll do it at Wembley Stadium, and it’ll be sold out. You know what you’re getting with Usyk, and you know what you’re getting with Fabio; it’s going to be exciting.
“Fabio has got to be one of the most exciting fighters in the world. As a draw, Fabio is one of the biggest draws in boxing. In his last fight in Ipswich [football club’s stadium]They attracted 27,000 people in heavy rain. Then tonight, he shows he’s a big attraction, and it’s going to be even bigger.”
Wardley, 30, remained unbeaten with his win over Parker, while Usyk, 38, is also unbeaten.
The Ukrainian last boxed in July and became a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion by stopping Daniel Dubois for the second time in two years.
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IndependentJack Rathbourne was ringside for Wardley vs. Parker wrote after the match: “Every reign must come to an end, and Wardley now has that precious spot at the front of the line. ‘Usick,’ Wardley yelled as he stood once again after booing in celebration. Many have doubted him throughout his career, but it’s the way he likes it.”