🔗 Share this article Fabio Wardley Poised to Become WBO World Champion as Usyk Gives Up Championship English contender the heavyweight prospect started his boxing career at the relatively late age England's boxing star is set to be promoted to WBO heavyweight champion after Oleksandr Usyk chose to vacate his world title This situation arises after Ukrainian fighter told boxing authorities he would not proceed with a obligatory title fight against Wardley WBO Statement The championship body announced that the champion decided to give up his title after thoughtful consideration" The Ukrainian maintains the multiple world titles, having overcome Daniel Dubois at the famous London venue in mid-year to become a double undisputed champion He first became the four-belt undisputed champion in last year by defeating the British champion, before giving up the IBF title five weeks later and opting out of facing the mandatory challenger "WBO president Gustavo Olivieri praised the Ukrainian fighter in a statement" "Officials expressed its profound respect, admiration and gratitude to Usyk, an unbeaten multi-division champion" "His career stands as one of the most remarkable and significant of the contemporary boxing period" The boxing body stated that its institution will continue to support the champion and his camp" The Ukrainian boxer is an gold medal winner and perfect in his pro career Championship History Usyk secured the world title in 2021 by defeating Anthony Joshua and went on to protect his title repeatedly In July, the championship body required discussions for a required title defense against temporary title holder Parker, only for a back injury sustained by Usyk to require rescheduling of the contest British Fighter's Journey But Wardley, won the provisional belt from Parker with a huge upset in the later stages at London's O2 Arena last month and was mandated to face Usyk before the month's conclusion The championship body still needs to verify the title change but his representative believes it is a certainty "The UK has a new heavyweight world champion and a rising boxing talent" "A truly extraordinary path I've seen in my 45 years as a boxing representative and I could not be prouder of Fabio Wardley" "Significant bouts in the future for 2026 as he maintains his title and creates a true legacy in the boxing world" The champion started fighting at twenty years old, emerging from the amateur circuit and has had just 21 professional fights Future Prospects Wardley's expected promotion represents an important development in heavyweight boxing Usyk's decision to vacate the belt creates fresh possibilities for other contenders The fighting community now awaits official confirmation from the boxing organization The champion's path from alternative background to championship status continues to capture attention