Lapin Reacts to WBO Ruling on Usyk vs. Parker

Serhii Lapin, director of Oleksandr Usyk’s team, has responded to the WBO's order mandating a fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker. The teams have 30 days to negotiate terms for the bout.

Lapin also addressed Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, regarding Usyk’s next fight:

"Despite everything, Oleksandr Usyk’s goal remains the same—to become the undisputed heavyweight champion once again. As for the path to that goal? Only God knows.

And it is clear that only His Excellency and the Riyadh Season team could organize this fight at the level it truly deserves," Lapin wrote.

Previously, reports suggested ongoing negotiations between Usyk’s camp and Daniel Dubois, with even a potential venue being discussed.