Alexander Usyk could be stripped of one of his heavyweight world titles if he doesn’t fight the top WBC contender after his next fight.

Usyk defeated Daniel Dubois in July to become the two-time undisputed heavyweight champion, but he chose to relinquish the WBO crown in November rather than face Ipswich fan favorite Fabio Wardley.

Now unified title has been linked to rivalry Deontay Wilder, Andy Ruiz Jr. and Rico VerhoevenHe has volunteered to defend his three remaining belts before expected to return to competition this summer.

The WBC has approved the defense but stipulated that Usyk will next fight Germany’s Agit Kabayel, who has been interim champion since last February.

during an interview Chris MannixWBC Chairman Mauricio Suleiman introduced the above content in detail.

“We offer him a voluntary defense and he can choose the fight that is best for him and the industry, and he will then fight interim champion Cabayel.”

“Usyk requested a voluntary title defense, which was granted, Kabayel defended the title (against Damian Nieba) and he can have one more fight if he wants, or just wait until Usyk fights and then we will order a mandatory fight.”

follow one Successful stadium event in Germany last monthCabayel is expected to fight on his home soil again in May as he remains active ahead of his long-awaited fight for the heavyweight throne. Usyk’s team said the fight was a possibility, especially given Cabayel’s appeal in his home country.