🔗 Share this article Fabio Wardley Poised to Become World Boxing Champion as Ukrainian Champion Usyk Vacates Belt British boxer Fabio Wardley entered the sport at the relatively late age England's Fabio Wardley is set to be promoted to world boxing champion after Usyk opted to give up his world title This development comes after Usyk told boxing authorities he would not engage in a obligatory title fight against the British challenger Boxing Organization's Position The WBO stated that Usyk had "elected to relinquish his championship following careful thought" The Ukrainian maintains the multiple world titles, having beaten his British opponent at Wembley Stadium in the summer month to become a repeat unified title holder He first became the four-belt undisputed champion in spring 2024 by overcoming Tyson Fury, before giving up the IBF title a month afterwards and choosing to avoid the mandatory challenger "Boxing official the WBO leader described Usyk as exceptional in a official release" "The organization offers its sincere admiration and thanks to the Ukrainian champion, an perfect record holder across weight classes" "His career stands as one of the most impressive and memorable of the recent fighting history" The boxing body stated that its doors "will always remain open the champion and his camp" Oleksandr Usyk is an Olympic champion and undefeated through 24 bouts Title Reign Usyk secured the world title in recently by beating the British star and went on to defend it four times In mid-year, the championship body required discussions for a obligatory championship fight against New Zealand's Parker, only for a champion's back problem to cause the delay of the contest British Fighter's Journey But Wardley, won the provisional belt from the New Zealander with a huge upset in the championship rounds at the famous London arena last month and was required to challenge Usyk before the end of September The championship body still needs to verify the title change but his representative believes it is a certainty "Britain has a fresh boxing champion and a emerging fighting personality" "Among the most remarkable journeys throughout my decades as a boxing representative and I could not be happier for the British fighter" "Major contests coming up for 2026 as he defends his WBO belt and creates a true legacy in the sport" The champion started fighting relatively late, coming through the unlicensed white-collar scene and has had a limited professional record What's Next The anticipated title change represents an important development in heavyweight boxing The champion's choice to vacate the belt creates fresh possibilities for other contenders The sport now awaits official confirmation from the boxing organization Wardley's story from alternative background to title holder continues to motivate others