Manager David Higgins has speculated on the timing of Joseph Parker's chance to fight unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. 

The World Boxing Organisation has ordered Usyk to take a mandatory defence of his WBO title against Parker, which would also likely put his remaining alphabet soup of belts on the line. 

The news came hours after reports of Usyk's camp negotiating for an undisputed bout with IBF champion Daniel Dubois, who allegedly pulled out of last month's fight with Parker due to illness. 

Higgins told Mike Hosking that at the end of the day, who Usyk fights will be up to him. 

But he says if he chooses to ignore the order by the WBO, he’ll be stripped of his title. 

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Manager David Higgins has speculated on the timing of Joseph Parker's chance to fight unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.&nbsp;
The World Boxing Organisation has ordered Usyk to take a mandatory defence of his WBO title against Parker, which would also likely put his remaining alphabet soup of belts on the line.&nbsp;
The news came hours after reports of Usyk's camp negotiating for an undisputed bout with IBF champion Daniel Dubois, who allegedly pulled out of last month's fight with Parker due to illness.&nbsp;
Higgins told Mike Hosking that at the end of the day, who Usyk fights will be up to him.&nbsp;
But he says if he chooses to ignore the order by the WBO, he’ll be stripped of his title.&nbsp;
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David Higgins: Duco Events founder and manager on the bout between Joseph Parker and Oleksandr Usyk

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"Absolutely no idea": Joseph Parker uncertain of his next opponent 

Joseph Parker’s next fight is still up in the air.  

The Kiwi boxer was set to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF Heavyweight belt, before pulling out last-minute on medical advice.  

Since then, Parker has called out Oleksandr Usyk, but Dubois may be first in line for that fight. 

Parker told Mike Hosking that there’s a lot of different ways the timeline could play out. 

He says he has no idea what’s happening next, and for now, is just focused on training, spending time with family, and finding a good balance in life. 

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<h2>"Absolutely no idea": Joseph Parker uncertain of his next opponent&nbsp;</h2>
Joseph Parker’s next fight is still up in the air. &nbsp;
The Kiwi boxer was set to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF Heavyweight belt, before pulling out last-minute on medical advice. &nbsp;
Since then, Parker has called out Oleksandr Usyk, but Dubois may be first in line for that fight.&nbsp;

Parker told Mike Hosking that there’s a lot of different ways the timeline could play out.&nbsp;
He says he has no idea what’s happening next, and for now, is just focused on training, spending time with family, and finding a good balance in life.&nbsp;
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Best of 2025: Joseph Parker on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once again to Wrap the Week that was. 

They discussed clothes shopping and quiet luxury, Mike’s problem with some supermarket collectables, and who has the best voice for advertising jingles. 

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Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson joined Mike Hosking once again to Wrap the Week that was.&nbsp;
They discussed clothes shopping and quiet luxury, Mike’s problem with some supermarket collectables, and who has the best voice for advertising jingles.&nbsp;
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Best of 2025: Wrapping the Week - Supermarket collectables and ad jingles

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"You can't rewind": James May takes to the stage with 'exciting' new show 

When you hear the name ‘James May’, it’s likely you think of cars, Top Gear, and The Grand Tour, but much like his co-stars, May has plenty of other projects. 

He owns his own pub and gin line, and has done countless shows visiting other countries, rebuilding toys and machines, and exploring life’s questions. 

May’s now onto his next journey – a live theatre performance that brings the stories of explorers to the stage. 

It’s called ‘Explorers: The Age of Discovery’, and May’s bringing it to Kiwi audiences in August. 

It’s been quite a busy year for May – something he told Mike Hosking was quite unintentional. 

“This year was going to be my, what I called a ‘dry run at retirement’, to see how much I liked it,” he revealed. 

“But I’ve ended up doing a live tour, a couple of TV shows, various other odds and ends – it's actually the busiest year I’ve had for probably a decade, in terms of demands on my time.” 

“But maybe that’s a good thing,” he said. “Maybe if I was left to my own devices, I’d sit in the garden and rot.”  

Despite his vast experience in the entertainment industry, May isn’t terribly experienced with live performances. 

“We used to do Top Gear Live and then Clarkson, Hammond & May Live, but there were three of us doing it, plus our stunt driving team and various other circus performers,” he explained. 

“This one is quite intimidating because it just me." 

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<h2>"You can't rewind": James May takes to the stage with 'exciting' new show&nbsp;</h2>
When you hear the name ‘James May’, it’s likely you think of cars, Top Gear, and The Grand Tour, but much like his co-stars, May has plenty of other projects.&nbsp;
He owns his own pub and gin line, and has done countless shows visiting other countries, rebuilding toys and machines, and exploring life’s questions.&nbsp;
May’s now onto his next journey – a live theatre performance that brings the stories of explorers to the stage.&nbsp;
It’s called ‘Explorers: The Age of Discovery’, and May’s bringing it to Kiwi audiences in August.&nbsp;
It’s been quite a busy year for May – something he told Mike Hosking was quite unintentional.&nbsp;
“This year was going to be my, what I called a ‘dry run at retirement’, to see how much I liked it,” he revealed.&nbsp;
“But I’ve ended up doing a live tour, a couple of TV shows, various other odds and ends – it's actually the busiest year I’ve had for probably a decade, in terms of demands on my time.”&nbsp;
“But maybe that’s a good thing,” he said. “Maybe if I was left to my own devices, I’d sit in the garden and rot.” &nbsp;
Despite his vast experience in the entertainment industry, May isn’t terribly experienced with live performances.&nbsp;
“We used to do Top Gear Live and then Clarkson, Hammond &amp; May Live, but there were three of us doing it, plus our stunt driving team and various other circus performers,” he explained.&nbsp;
“This one is quite intimidating because it just me."&nbsp;
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Best of 2025: James May talks his stage show on the Mike Hosking Breakfast

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David Higgins: Duco Events founder and manager on the bout between Joseph Parker and Oleksandr Usyk

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