In 2024, Fury fought Usyk twice, losing to the southpaw on points both times. In May, Usyk beat Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years; in December, he retained the unified belts with another victory over Fury.

In the ever-evolving landscape of heavyweight boxing, recent developments have spotlighted the intricate dynamics between top contenders. Tyson Fury, the British boxing icon, has recently expressed his sentiments regarding the mandated bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker.

The World Boxing Organisation ordered Ukraine's world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to open talks with Joseph Parker on Thursday for a mandatory title defence.