Parker's recent form has put him in a strong position for this title shot. He stopped Martin Bakole in two rounds and secured points victories over Zhilei Zhang and Deontay Wilder. These wins have made him one of the division's most in-form fighters.
Carl Froch, the former super-middleweight champion turned commentator, shared his thoughts on the potential match-up on his YouTube channel 'Froch on Fighting'. He said:
"Parker deserves his shot. It was Dubois that pulled out of the Parker fight, and Parker had a good win over Bakole. I don't give Parker much of a shot of beating Usyk. Look what Usyk's done, he's done Joshua twice and beat Fury twice so you can't say Parker has a great deal of a chance. But you never know, if Usyk's getting old and Parker is on a crest of a wave doing well it might make for an interesting fight. He deserves it."
Froch's analysis points out the tough challenge ahead for Parker. Usyk's recent achievements, including victories over Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, make him a formidable opponent. However, Froch suggests that factors like Usyk's age and Parker's current form could make the fight more competitive than expected.
The WBO's decision to order this fight gives Parker a chance to reclaim the title he once held. Tyson Fury has also voiced his support, stating it's time for Parker to get his second world title shot.
Usyk, the current unified champion, will need to prepare for a challenger who's shown impressive form lately. Parker's recent wins have proven he's a serious contender in the heavyweight division.
The boxing world will watch closely as these two fighters prepare for what could be an exciting heavyweight title clash. Parker's recent success and Usyk's dominant reign set the stage for a potentially thrilling contest.