Anthony Joshua ordered to defend his WBO heavyweight title against mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk after the collapse of his mega-fight with Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua has been ordered by the WBO to defend his heavyweight title towards necessary challenger Oleksandr Usyk following the collapse of his mega-fight with Tyson Fury.

The British Nigerian boxer was all set to face Fury in Saudi Arabia in August however an arbitration listening to ordered a trilogy between Wilder and Tyson Fury.

A choose dominated that Fury should undergo together with his contracted trilogy struggle with Deontay Wilder, with the conflict now set for July 24.

Now Joshua should additionally face one other bout earlier than a possible conflict with Fury.

Joshua’s boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn requested an extension till Could 24 to ‘present trigger’ discover to be able to ‘talk about the subject material and different associated affairs’ with Joshua, however Usyk’s group objected.

The WBO sided with the Ukrainian and the 2 heavyweights now have till Could 31 to agree on a deal earlier than purse bids will probably be referred to as.

Usyk beat Derek Chisora in October and is undefeated in all of his 18 fights.