The heavyweight boxing scene has always been a messy place where politics matter more than skill. Fighters wait years for their shot while champions pick and choose opponents based on money rather than merit. Joseph Parker knows this game all too well, having been a former WBO champion himself before losing to Anthony Joshua back in 2018. Since then, he’s been on a mission to reclaim what he once held, methodically working his way back up the rankings with impressive victories over big names. The New Zealand fighter has beaten some serious heavyweights recently, including Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, proving he belongs in the elite conversation again.<\/p>
Oleksandr Usyk just made boxing history at Wembley Stadium by knocking out Daniel Dubois in the fifth round. The Ukrainian became a three time undisputed champion and cemented his legacy as one of the greatest fighters of this generation. He now holds every major heavyweight belt and seems to be running out of meaningful challenges. Usyk mentioned after his victory that he probably has only two fights left in his career, which makes the next opponent selection incredibly important. The question everyone’s asking is simple: who deserves the next shot at boxing’<\/a>s undisputed king?<\/p> David Higgins didn’t mess around when it comes to getting his fighter the opportunities he deserves. Talking to Sky Sports, the promoter came out swinging after Usyk’s latest victory, making it crystal clear that Parker should be next in line for a title shot. His argument isn’t just based on emotion or wishful thinking either. Parker holds the mandatory position with the WBO, which means he technically has the right to challenge for that specific belt. <\/p> “The whole world wants to see Parker fight for a world title. He’s been in the queue for a long time. He’s a frontrunner. He’s mandatory with the WBO. It’s great to hear Frank Warren saying Parker next. It’s great to hear experts like Lennox Lewis saying Parker next. I think it would be an outrage if he didn’t get the shot. It’s not really fair.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>Joseph Parker’s Promoter Makes His Case<\/h2>