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Lennox Lewis Urges Usyk to Retire on Top as Injury Delays Mandatory Path

The undisputed champion’s back trouble has paused scheduling, shifting WBO attention to Joseph Parker’s status against Fabio Wardley.

Overview

  • Usyk remains the unbeaten, four-belt heavyweight titleholder after victories over Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.
  • He has indicated he may box only once more before ending his career, according to Sky Sports.
  • The WBO has ordered Usyk to face mandatory challenger Joseph Parker, yet the bout is on hold due to his back injury.
  • Parker is set to fight Fabio Wardley later this month to preserve his interim position while the champion recovers.
  • Usyk’s associate Sergey Lapin said the team is weighing “new opportunities” and an “exciting location” for the comeback, as Hughie Fury talks up his chances of beating the champion.