World Boxing Council President, Mauricio Sulaiman, has made a groundbreaking announcement that has sent shockwaves through the boxing world. In a recent statement, Sulaiman declared that the WBC would fully support Anthony Joshua in his quest to face the winner of the upcoming showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship.

The highly anticipated clash between Fury and Usyk is set to take place on May 18 in Saudi Arabia, with all the belts on the line. Fans are already buzzing with excitement for this epic battle, which is expected to be a true test of skill and determination.

Following this historic fight, the two warriors are likely to meet again in a much-anticipated rematch later in the year. However, all eyes are now on Joshua, who recently delivered a jaw-dropping second-round knockout victory over former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou.

Sulaiman revealed that the WBC had received a sanction request for the undisputed title fight and had wholeheartedly accepted it. He also confirmed that the WBC would be open to the idea of Joshua facing the winner, as long as there were no contractual or promotional obstacles in the way.

“The WBC position right now is very open to support the undisputed champion taking on the fights that the fans want to see,” Sulaiman stated in an interview with Sky Sports.

This news has sparked a wave of excitement and speculation among boxing enthusiasts worldwide. With the prospect of a potential showdown between Joshua and the undisputed champion looming on the horizon, the stage is set for an electrifying showdown that will captivate audiences across the globe.

As the boxing world eagerly awaits the outcome of the Fury vs. Usyk battle, all eyes will be on Joshua as he prepares to step into the ring with the ultimate goal of becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling saga as it unfolds.