🔗 Share this article Britain's Fabio Wardley Poised to Become World Boxing Champion as Oleksandr Usyk Vacates Belt Ipswich fighter the heavyweight prospect entered the sport at the age of 20 England's heavyweight contender is set to be promoted to world boxing champion after the Ukrainian champion decided to relinquish his title This situation arises after Usyk told boxing authorities he would avoid a mandatory title defence against Wardley Boxing Organization's Position The championship body announced that Usyk had "elected to relinquish his championship following careful thought" The Ukrainian maintains the multiple world titles, having overcome Daniel Dubois at the national stadium in mid-year to become a repeat unified title holder He originally secured the all-belt title holder in last year 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" "Officials expressed its sincere admiration and thanks to Usyk, an unbeaten multi-division champion" "His record represents one of the most extraordinary and historic of the recent fighting history" The WBO added that its organization will always welcome the fighter and his management" The Ukrainian boxer is an gold medal winner and undefeated through 24 bouts Belt Timeline Usyk secured the championship in recently by defeating Anthony Joshua and went on to successfully defend multiple times In mid-year, the championship body required discussions for a obligatory championship fight against temporary title holder Parker, only for a champion's back problem to cause the delay of the contest New Champion's Path But Wardley, 30, captured the temporary championship from the New Zealander with a significant shock in the championship rounds at the famous London arena recently and was ordered to fight the champion before the end of September The boxing organization hasn't formally announced the British fighter's elevation but his manager Warren believes it is a done deal "The UK has a new heavyweight world champion and a emerging fighting personality" "A truly extraordinary path I've seen in my 45 years as a promoter and I could not be happier for the British fighter" "Major contests coming up for next year as he protects his championship and creates a true legacy in the fighting community" Wardley entered the sport relatively late, coming through the unlicensed white-collar scene and has had just 21 professional fights Coming Challenges The anticipated title change signals a major shift in heavyweight boxing The champion's choice to give up the championship creates fresh possibilities for other contenders The sport now anticipates verification from the boxing organization Wardley's story from alternative background to title holder continues to motivate others