TYSON FURY has spoken out in support of Joseph Parker – who is on the verge of fighting Oleksandr Usyk.

Parker was due to lose his WBO interim belt and shot at Usyk’s belt after agreeing to face IBF champion Daniel Dubois on February 22.

Joseph Parker with Tyson FuryCredit: https://www.instagram.com/joeboxerparker/

Oleksandr Usyk twice beat FuryCredit: GETTY

But Dubois pulled out with just days to go as Martin Bakole filled in as a replacement – only to be knocked out by Parker in one round in Riyadh.

And now Parker has retained his spot as Usyk’s mandatory challenger – with the two camps ordered into talks.

Taking to Instagram, Fury wrote: “About time as well give @joeboxerparker his shot!!”

Fury, 36, was twice beaten on point by Usyk, 38, and retired after their December rematch.

His protege Parker, 33, also called out Dubois, 28, to reschedule their bout but now looks set to focus on Usyk.

His promoter David Higgins told Sky Sports: “We have no idea whether or not it will happen next.

“But I can tell you this. I’ve spoken to Joseph Parker today and he would love to fight for a world title.

“He will fight anyone, anywhere for a world title. That’s his goal, to fight for a world title.

“Joseph is patiently waiting, keeping fit, and if an opportunity comes to fight for a title, he would love to grab it. We’d take it in a heartbeat.”

Usyk – who beat Dubois in 2023 – was linked with a rematch at Wembley for the undisputed crown.

He now has to face Parker in order to retain his WBO belt and make that possible.

And Serhii Lapin, from his team, stated: “No matter what, Oleksandr Usyk’s goal is to become an undisputed heavyweight champion – again. The path to it? As God wills.”