Oleksandr Usyk has done it again. The Ukrainian fighter stopped Daniel Dubois in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium in London, becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion for the second time in his undefeated professional career.
With Usyk's dominant performance, many wonder who can give him a real challenge. Roy Jones Jr., the former pound-for-pound star, has an unexpected answer: Joseph Parker.
In a recent interview with IFL TV, Jones Jr. shared his thoughts on potential challengers for Usyk:
"There are a couple of guys that have a chance, but of the guys that we know, the guy with the best chance, to be honest with you, and people may disagree but I know what I'm looking at, the guy with the best chance is Joseph Parker."
Jones Jr. believes Parker's size and speed make him a good match for Usyk. He points out that Usyk tends to perform better against bigger opponents, and Parker's ability to match Usyk's speed could pose a real threat.
Parker has been on a roll lately, picking up impressive wins over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang, and Martin Bakole. These victories have made him the mandatory challenger for Usyk's title.
Jones Jr. sees this potential match-up as a great opportunity for Parker and his trainer, Andy Lee. He said, "That's a dream match for Parker and Andy Lee. I'm happy to see them get their opportunity."
While Jones Jr. isn't predicting a definite win for Parker, he believes the New Zealander will give Usyk his toughest test yet. "I'm not saying anybody will beat him, but he'll be the best opposition," Jones Jr. added.
The fight between Usyk and Parker looks likely to happen soon. The WBO has ordered the bout, setting the stage for what could be an exciting heavyweight clash.
As we wait for this fight to materialize, one thing's for sure: the heavyweight division continues to deliver compelling storylines and matchups that keep fans on the edge of their seats.
