How about Breazeale/Parker on Feb 29th? I know he doesn't resemble Usyk, but that fight is iffy at best. Breazeale would be a good scalp and a good match up for Parker. Breazeale is slow and easy to hit, and has been in with Wilder and AJ. AND, he should be in shape if he's been training for Kownacki. Of course, Breazeale isn't ranked, so he probably would love the fight.
Personally, if I were Parker or Fa, I'd try to get the Kownacki fight. If we're talking rankings, that ranking would really help Fa. Parker just needs to fight a credible top ten opponent (or Breazeale, who's credible) and improve his game as he gets ready to take on Usyk for an eliminator. Looks like AJ/Wilder/Fury will all be too busy to fight Parker for at least a year.
Personally, if I were Parker or Fa, I'd try to get the Kownacki fight. If we're talking rankings, that ranking would really help Fa. Parker just needs to fight a credible top ten opponent (or Breazeale, who's credible) and improve his game as he gets ready to take on Usyk for an eliminator. Looks like AJ/Wilder/Fury will all be too busy to fight Parker for at least a year.