🔗 Share this article Britain's Fabio Wardley Set to Become World Boxing Champion as Usyk Gives Up Championship Ipswich fighter the rising star only began boxing at the age of twenty The UK's Fabio Wardley will be upgraded to heavyweight title holder after the Ukrainian champion chose to vacate his world title This situation arises after Usyk informed the World Boxing Organisation he would not engage in a obligatory title fight against the British challenger WBO Statement The championship body announced that the champion decided to give up his championship following careful thought" Usyk continues to possess the multiple world titles, having defeated Daniel Dubois at the national stadium in mid-year to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion He originally secured the four-belt undisputed champion in May 2024 by defeating the British champion, before giving up the IBF title shortly after and deciding not to fight the required opponent "Boxing official Olivieri praised the Ukrainian fighter in a announcement" "Officials expressed its sincere admiration and thanks to Usyk, an undefeated, two-division WBO undisputed world champion" "His record represents one of the most impressive and memorable of the recent fighting history" The organization continued that its institution will continue to support the fighter and his management" Usyk is an gold medal winner and unbeaten in 24 professional fights Belt Timeline The champion captured the world title in 2021 by overcoming Joshua and went on to defend it four times In mid-year, the boxing organization mandated talks for a obligatory championship fight against interim champion Joseph Parker, only for a Usyk's physical issue to cause the delay of the bout New Champion's Path But Wardley, 30, captured the temporary championship from the New Zealander with a major surprise in the later stages at the capital's venue last month and was ordered to fight the champion before the end of September The boxing organization hasn't formally announced Wardley's promotion but his manager Warren believes it is a certainty "The UK has a fresh boxing champion and a emerging fighting personality" "One of the most incredible stories during my long career as a promoter and I could not be happier for the British fighter" "Major contests coming up for next year as he defends his WBO belt and builds his reputation in the sport" Wardley entered the sport at twenty years old, emerging from the amateur circuit and has had a limited professional record What's Next The anticipated title change marks a significant moment in the weight class The Ukrainian's move to vacate the belt creates fresh possibilities for other contenders The fighting community now expects formal announcement from the boxing organization The British fighter's journey from late starter to championship status continues to inspire many