The World Boxing Organization (WBO) granted a 90-day (three-month) medical extension to Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight champion, to treat injuries and delay his mandatory fight with Joseph Parker.

In a resolution published on On social media, the body also ruled that Parker will be able to defend his interim title while Usyk recovers and then the Ukrainian must face the winner.

“WBO Resolution – Heavyweight Division: Usyk has been granted a 90-day medical extension, Parker will be able to defend his interim title and Usyk must face the interim champion next,” it stated.

Recall that the WBO ordered Oleksandr Usyk to face Joseph Parker, the official challenger of the organization. After the negotiation deadline passed, the champion requested a 90-day extension to treat his injuries.

Now that the WBO has accepted the Ukrainian champion's request, Parker could fight Moses Itauma, who defeated Dillan White by knockout, or look for another available opponent.

Usyk is coming off a dominating rematch over Daniel Dubois after knocking him out with a left hook that left him lying on the canvas. With this victory, the Ukrainian regained the International Boxing Federation (IBF) belt and once again became the undisputed heavyweight champion, reaffirming his place among the current greats of boxing.

For this reason, the Ukrainian's team believes he has earned the right to choose his future and to take the time necessary to make that decision.

Oleksandr Usyk, 37, became the undisputed heavyweight champion for the second time and continues to increase his legacy in the sport. The Ukrainian fighter maintains his immaculate record after 24 fights, 15 of them by fast track.

Meanwhile, Joseph Parker, 27, is the interim WBO heavyweight champion and mandatory challenger to the Ukrainian. The New Zealand fighter has 36 wins (24 by knockouts) and three losses in his professional career.