“Organization doubts boxer trauma after published videos”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
In August, the World Boxing Organization made a decision that the Ukrainian was forced to start negotiations to protect the belt with New Zealand Joseph Parker.
Usik asked for a deferral because of a back injury and provided all the necessary documents. After that, there were several videos on social networks where the boxer is playing football and dances at a charity evening in Ukraine.
The organization remained dissatisfied with such behavior of the champion – a representative of the WBO Committee Luis Sass reported that Usik had substituted those who gave the boxer a deferral and considers that Alexander’s medical report could be fake.
One of the options that WBO considers is to select Usik’s champion title and make Parker a full -fledged belt owner. At the moment, the New Zealander is a temporary champion.
The WBO President expects that Usik will send another medical report and details of the injuries that the Ukrainian has previously reported.
Following A Video Showing Oleksandr Usyk Dancing, The WBO on Friday Ordered Him to Submit an Updated Medical Prognosis.Usyk Previoously Requested a delay to Negotias with Mandalonge Challenger Joseph Parker Over Back Issues.
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