đź”— Share this article Ipswich boxer Fabio Wardley Expected to Become WBO World Champion as Ukrainian Champion Usyk Gives Up Championship British boxer the heavyweight prospect started his boxing career at the relatively late age Britain's heavyweight contender will be upgraded to heavyweight title holder after the Ukrainian champion decided to relinquish his championship belt This situation arises after the champion informed the World Boxing Organisation he would not engage in a mandatory title defence against Wardley WBO Statement The boxing organization confirmed that Usyk chose to vacate his title after thoughtful consideration" The Ukrainian maintains the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles, having defeated Daniel Dubois at the national stadium in the summer month to become a double undisputed champion He originally secured the four-belt undisputed champion in May 2024 by beating Tyson Fury, before relinquishing one championship five weeks later and choosing to avoid the obligatory contender "Organization head the WBO leader described Usyk as exceptional in a announcement" "Officials expressed its sincere admiration and thanks to the Ukrainian champion, an unbeaten multi-division champion" "His achievements mark one of the most remarkable and significant of the recent fighting history" The boxing body stated that its institution will continue to support the fighter and his management" Oleksandr Usyk is an Olympic gold medallist and unbeaten in 24 professional fights Title Reign Usyk secured the championship in two years ago by beating the British star and went on to defend it four times In summer, the championship body required discussions for a mandatory defence against temporary title holder Parker, only for a back injury sustained by Usyk to require rescheduling of the bout New Champion's Path But the 30-year-old British fighter, won the provisional belt from the New Zealander with a major surprise in the later stages at London's O2 Arena recently and was ordered to fight the champion before the month's conclusion The boxing organization hasn't formally announced the title change but his representative believes it is a done deal "Britain has a recent title holder and a emerging fighting personality" "One of the most incredible stories throughout my decades as a sports manager and I could not be prouder of Fabio Wardley" "Major contests coming up for next year as he maintains his title and creates a true legacy in the fighting community" Wardley entered the sport at twenty years old, emerging from the amateur circuit and has had a limited professional record Coming Challenges The anticipated title change marks a significant moment in the weight class Usyk's decision to give up the championship creates fresh possibilities for other contenders The fighting community now expects formal announcement from the WBO The champion's path from alternative background to world champion continues to motivate others