The WBC have made a huge decision following Anthony Joshua's brutal knockout victory over Francis Ngannou.
Joshua made it four wins in a row following his back-to-back defeats to Usyk as he annihilated Ngannou last Friday.
He dropped the former UFC champion twice before flooring him for a third time to secure a devastating second round victory.
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Joshua could now get a shot at the winner of the upcoming undisputed showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, which is set for May 18.
That's because the WBC have confirmed that the Brit could face the winner of Fury vs. Usyk next.
Fury vs. Usyk have a rematch clause in their bout, meaning their they will run back their summer fight regardless of the result.
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However, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman claims they could sanction a request for Joshua to face the winner of Fury vs. Usyk.
"The WBC was presented a sanction request which was to fight for the undisputed," he said.
"The WBC accepted that sanctioning and we accepted the rematch they have requested. But, if it is not anything to do with contractual or promotion, we would absolutely accept the winner to fight Joshua.
"The WBC has been very much attentive to this matter. So, we have completely freed the ground for the undisputed, for a rematch, and for another fight of that level.
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"The WBC position right now is very open to support the undisputed champion taking on the fights that the fans want to see."
Fury holds the WBC world heavyweight title, with Usyk in possession of the WBA (super), WBO and IBF belts.
The WBA, WBO and IBF will also have their say in whether Fury and Usyk will have to honour their rematch clause.
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If unsuccessful, Joshua will likely take another fight in the interim before potentially landing the winner of Fury vs. Usyk.
Topics: Francis Ngannou, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Boxing
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