Ipswich boxer Fabio Wardley Set to Become World Boxing Champion as Usyk Gives Up Championship

Britain's boxing star is set to be promoted to heavyweight title holder after Oleksandr Usyk chose to vacate his world title

This follows after Ukrainian fighter informed the World Boxing Organisation he would not proceed with a obligatory title fight against his mandatory opponent

Boxing Organization's Position

The boxing organization confirmed that Usyk had "elected to relinquish his belt after deep reflection"

Usyk continues to possess the multiple world titles, having overcome Daniel Dubois at the famous London venue in July to become a repeat unified title holder

He originally secured the complete unified champion in last year by defeating the British champion, before giving up the IBF title shortly after and opting out of facing the mandatory challenger

"Organization head the WBO leader described Usyk as exceptional in a official release"

"Officials expressed its profound respect, admiration and gratitude to Usyk, an perfect record holder across weight classes"

"His achievements mark one of the most remarkable and significant of the contemporary boxing period"

The organization continued that its organization will always welcome the champion and his camp"

Belt Timeline

Usyk secured the championship in 2021 by beating the British star and went on to successfully defend multiple times

In mid-year, the championship body required discussions for a mandatory defence against temporary title holder Parker, only for a Usyk's physical issue to force the postponement of the bout

New Champion's Path

But the 30-year-old British fighter, captured the temporary championship from the New Zealander with a huge upset in the later stages at the famous London arena recently and was mandated to face Usyk before the month's conclusion

The championship body still needs to verify Wardley's promotion but his representative believes it is a done deal

"England has a recent title holder and a emerging fighting personality"

"A truly extraordinary path throughout my decades as a promoter and I could not be more pleased for Wardley"

"Significant bouts in the future for the coming period as he protects his championship and creates a true legacy in the sport"

Wardley only began boxing relatively late, coming through the unlicensed white-collar scene and has had a limited professional record

Coming Challenges

• Wardley's expected promotion marks a significant moment in heavyweight boxing
• The Ukrainian's move to give up the championship paves the way for more fighters
• The sport now awaits official confirmation from the boxing organization
• The British fighter's journey from late starter to world champion continues to inspire many