The World Boxing Organization has issued a Show Cause Notice to WBO Heavyweight Anthony Joshua giving him 48 hours to commence negotiations for a fight with WBO Mandatory Challenger Oleksandr Usyk.
The news comes after an arbitrator ruled that Deontay Wilder properly exercised his right to a third fight with Tyson Fury. Thus, a proposed deal between AJ and Fury in August would not happen and prompting the WBO to take action in order to continue with its division.
The WBO issued a letter to Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, on Wednesday seeking the protections of the organization to keep the heavyweight champion active.
According to The Athletic’s Mike Coppinger, the last two weekends in August could be possibilities for the matchup.
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The letter speeds up the process for negotiations and comes after Usyk’s representatives made assertions that their boxer get a title shot. The Ukranian fighter has an 18-0 professional boxing record with his last win happening in London in October 2020.
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