WBO orders Oleksandr Usyk to complete medicals and weight checks ahead of next bout.

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The WBO has issued a formal reminder to unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to complete the organization’s pre-fight medical examinations and scheduled weight checks ahead of his next ring appearance. The notice reiterates standard WBO regulations that apply to all champions before they are cleared to defend their titles.

What the notice says

• Usyk must submit up-to-date medical documentation to the WBO.

• He must also comply with weight monitoring benchmarks prior to fight week, per championship rules.

• The sanctioning body framed the reminder as a compliance step, not a disciplinary action.

Why it matters

• It signals that the WBO is preparing for Usyk’s next defense, keeping timelines tight on required paperwork.

• Administrative reminders like this can affect fight scheduling if deadlines are missed.

What’s next

• Expect Team Usyk to file the documents and weight reports to stay in good standing for his next bout.

• Any formal purse bid orders, mandatories, or fight announcements from the WBO will follow once compliance is confirmed.

Usyk unified the division and remains a focal point at heavyweight. Sanctioning bodies (WBO/WBA/IBF/WBC) often publish compliance updates like this between big announcements to keep title status current. Today’s note is one of those housekeeping steps.

Sources:

• WBO compliance notice regarding Oleksandr Usyk (Sept. 2, 2025).