Lapin: “We Are Considering Opportunities and an Interesting Location for the Fight”

CEO of Oleksandr Usyk’s team, Serhii Lapin, in an exclusive comment to Ready to Fight, responded to the World Boxing Organization’s (WBO) decision to grant a postponement of the Ukrainian’s next mandatory defense.

«We thank the WBO for carefully reviewing the case and our arguments. On July 19, 2025, Oleksandr Usyk fought a title bout for the third time in 14 months and once again became the undisputed champion of the world. These victories came at the cost of immense discipline, dedication, and grueling camps — the first of which lasted nearly nine months due to repeated postponements. Such strain requires proper and sufficiently long rehabilitation. Usyk has not been prescribed bed rest; he is allowed to take part in charity sporting events and engage in moderate physical activity. But it’s obvious that dancing or attending events is not the same as a three-month training camp for a title fight.

Oleksandr has earned the time to recover. And after that, fans will see him back in the ring — ready for new great fights. Right now, our team is considering new opportunities and an exciting location to stage another fight for the undisputed world championship. In the meantime, we wish good luck to Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley — may the best man win», said Lapin.

The WBO has received all necessary medical documentation and granted Usyk a delay in negotiations for his next defense. However, the organization has ordered the Ukrainian to face the winner of Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley, scheduled for October 25 in the United Kingdom.