🔗 Share this article Fabio Wardley Poised to Become World Heavyweight Champion as Oleksandr Usyk Gives Up Championship Ipswich fighter the heavyweight prospect only began boxing at the age of twenty The UK's boxing star is set to be promoted to world boxing champion after the Ukrainian champion decided to relinquish his championship belt This situation arises after the champion told boxing authorities he would not engage in a mandatory title defence against his mandatory opponent Boxing Organization's Position The boxing organization confirmed that the champion decided to give up his belt after deep reflection" The Ukrainian maintains the three major championship belts, having overcome Daniel Dubois at the national stadium in mid-year to become a double undisputed champion He first became the all-belt title holder 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 Olivieri praised the Ukrainian fighter in a statement" "Officials expressed its sincere admiration and thanks to Oleksandr Usyk, an perfect record holder across weight classes" "His achievements mark one of the most impressive and memorable of the recent fighting history" The WBO added that its organization will always welcome the champion and his camp" Oleksandr Usyk is an Olympic champion and undefeated through 24 bouts Championship History Usyk secured the championship in two years ago by beating the British star and went on to defend it four times In summer, the boxing organization mandated talks for a required title defense against interim champion Joseph Parker, only for a back injury sustained by Usyk to force the postponement of the contest British Fighter's Journey But Wardley, took the interim title from Parker with a significant shock in the 11th round at the capital's venue last month and was ordered to fight the champion 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 new star of the sport" "One of the most incredible stories 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 establishes his place in the fighting community" Wardley only began boxing aged 20, developing through alternative boxing and has had just 21 professional fights Future Prospects The anticipated title change represents an important development in the weight class The champion's choice to give up the championship paves the way for additional challengers The fighting community now expects formal announcement from the championship body The champion's path from late starter to world champion continues to capture attention