Usyk v Dubois: Joseph Parker should be next for Oleksandr Usyk, promoter Frank Warren says
The 38-year-old Ukrainian reclaimed his status as undisputed champion on Sunday morning with a fifth-round knockout win over Daniel Dubois.
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