🔗 Share this article Ipswich boxer Fabio Wardley Set to Become World Boxing Champion as Ukrainian Champion Usyk Gives Up Championship British boxer the heavyweight prospect started his boxing career at the relatively late age The UK's heavyweight contender will be upgraded to WBO heavyweight champion after Usyk chose to vacate his world title This follows after Ukrainian fighter told boxing authorities he would not proceed with a mandatory title defence against his mandatory opponent Boxing Organization's Position The championship body announced that the champion decided to give up his belt after deep reflection" Usyk continues to possess the multiple world titles, having defeated Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in July to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion He initially achieved the complete unified champion in May 2024 by overcoming Tyson Fury, before giving up the IBF title a month afterwards and opting out of facing the required opponent "Organization head Olivieri praised the Ukrainian fighter in a official release" "The organization offers its sincere admiration and thanks to the Ukrainian champion, an undefeated, two-division WBO undisputed world champion" "His career stands as one of the most extraordinary and historic of the modern boxing era" The boxing body stated that its organization will always welcome Usyk and his team" Oleksandr Usyk is an gold medal winner and unbeaten in 24 professional fights Title Reign Usyk secured the world title in recently by overcoming Joshua and went on to protect his title repeatedly In mid-year, the boxing organization mandated talks for a obligatory championship fight against temporary title holder Parker, only for a champion's back problem to cause the delay of the bout Wardley's Rise But the 30-year-old British fighter, took the interim title from his opponent with a huge upset in the 11th round at the famous London arena in the previous month and was mandated to face Usyk before the month's conclusion The WBO is yet to officially confirm the title change but his manager Warren believes it is a certainty "The UK has a new heavyweight world champion and a rising boxing talent" "One of the most incredible stories throughout my decades as a promoter and I could not be happier for the British fighter" "Some huge fights ahead for next year as he maintains his title and builds his reputation in the sport" Wardley entered the sport aged 20, developing through alternative boxing and has had just 21 professional fights Future Prospects The anticipated title change marks a significant moment in the weight class The champion's choice to relinquish the title opens new opportunities for additional challengers The boxing world now anticipates verification from the WBO The British fighter's journey from alternative background to title holder continues to motivate others