Parker’s Trainer on Usyk Fight: "That’s Our First Choice"

Andy Lee, trainer of WBO interim heavyweight champion Joseph Parker, has shared their stance on a potential fight against undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk.

"I think Joseph has earned his title shot. I believe everyone agrees on that. At the very least, the WBO has now ordered the fight.

People want to see Joe fight Usyk. They’ve already seen Usyk vs. Dubois—it wasn’t that long ago. Oleksandr won by TKO.

For us, our first choice is a fight with Usyk—no doubt about it. If not, we’ll fight for a vacant title, but our goal is Usyk," Lee said.

The WBO has given Team Usyk and Team Parker 30 days to negotiate. If no deal is reached, the organization will order a purse bid.