🔗 Share this article Britain's Fabio Wardley Set to Become World Heavyweight Champion as Oleksandr Usyk Gives Up Championship English contender the rising star only began boxing at the age of twenty The UK's Fabio Wardley is expected to be elevated to WBO heavyweight champion after the Ukrainian champion chose to vacate his world title This development comes after the champion informed the World Boxing Organisation he would not proceed with a obligatory title fight against the British challenger Official Announcement The boxing organization confirmed that Usyk chose to vacate his title after thoughtful consideration" Usyk still holds the multiple world titles, having defeated Daniel Dubois at the famous London venue in the summer month to become a repeat unified title holder He initially achieved the all-belt title holder in May 2024 by overcoming Tyson Fury, before relinquishing one championship shortly after and choosing to avoid the required opponent "WBO president Olivieri praised the Ukrainian fighter in a official release" "The organization offers 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 contemporary boxing period" The boxing body stated that its organization will always welcome the champion and his camp" Oleksandr Usyk is an Olympic champion and perfect in his pro career Championship History Usyk secured the world title in two years ago by overcoming Joshua and went on to protect his title repeatedly In summer, the boxing organization mandated talks for a mandatory defence against interim champion Joseph Parker, only for a Usyk's physical issue to force the postponement of the bout Wardley's Rise But the 30-year-old British fighter, took the interim title from Parker with a huge upset in the 11th round at London's O2 Arena last month and was mandated to face Usyk before the month's conclusion The boxing organization hasn't formally announced the title change but his representative believes it is a done deal "The UK has a fresh boxing champion and a emerging fighting personality" "One of the most incredible stories throughout my decades as a promoter and I could not be prouder of Fabio Wardley" "Significant bouts in the future for the coming period as he defends his WBO belt and builds his reputation in the boxing world" The champion started fighting relatively late, coming through the unlicensed white-collar scene and has had a limited professional record Coming Challenges Wardley's expected promotion signals a major shift in heavyweight boxing Usyk's decision to vacate the belt opens new opportunities for other contenders The boxing world now awaits official confirmation from the boxing organization Wardley's story from unconventional beginning to championship status continues to inspire many