The WBO has reportedly given their greenlight for a Joseph Parker vs. Derek Chisora 3 interim heavyweight clash.

Parker is coming off a stoppage win over Martin Bakole, which earned him the interim belt. Meanwhile, Chisora is currently the IBF mandatory challenger for the winner of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois rematch, giving him the option to simply wait for a world title shot. Chisora has publicly stated that his next fight will be his 50th and final one. Parker has expressed strong interest in the Chisora fight. His manager, Dave Higgins, confirmed that the heavyweight is aiming to return to action in September. Parker previously defeated Chisora twice, first by split decision and then by unanimous decision.

“Yes, Parker may defend his interim title against any of the top-15 WBO world-rated contenders,” WBO president Gustavo Olivieri

“I’m sure he would be [open to a third fight], yes,” Higgins