OLEKSANDR USYK’S manager has urged Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to agree on a date and venue or his client will land his WBO title shot.
The Gypsy King and AJ have a £200million two-fight deal in what is one of the biggest fights in British boxing history.
The heavyweight showdown will determine who is the undisputed champion of the world with five title belts at stake.
But they are still locked in negotiations for a date and venue with eight potential destinations being considered.
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has already mentioned Las Vegas, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Russia, China, Singapore and Wembley Stadium for the first summer brawl.
Usyk, 34, is the current interim champ for the WBO title belt following his win over Derek Chisora in October.
He has been lined up for a vacant title fight with Joe Joyce but Usyk is eager to hold off any deal as they await to see the outcome of Fury vs AJ.
If they fail to find a venue in the next few weeks, their British blockbuster could collapse meaning the WBO could order AJ to make his mandatory defence against Usyk.
The Ukrainian’s manager told Usachev TV: “At the moment everything depends on the WBO.
“Joshua and Fury seem to have agreed between themselves, but there is no location and date.
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“Oleksandr is the mandatory challenger for the WBO title.
“If they do not finalize the details or there is no date, the sanctioning body is obligated to order Usyk a fight with Joshua.
“If the WBO tells Joshua to box with Usyk, it won’t be for a vacant title [like the fight with Joyce], there would be four titles at stake.”
If Fury vs Joshua does go ahead with their two-fight deal, it is likely Usyk or Joyce will be handed the WBO title belt.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
