🔗 Share this article Fabio Wardley Poised to Become World Heavyweight Champion as Usyk Vacates Belt British boxer the rising star only began boxing at the relatively late age England's Fabio Wardley is set to be promoted to heavyweight title holder after Usyk opted to give up his championship belt This follows after the champion informed the World Boxing Organisation he would avoid a required championship defense against the British challenger Boxing Organization's Position The boxing organization confirmed that the champion decided to give up his title after thoughtful consideration" Usyk still holds the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles, having beaten his British opponent at the famous London venue in mid-year to become a double undisputed champion He first became the complete unified champion in last year by defeating the British champion, before giving up the IBF title five weeks later and choosing to avoid the obligatory contender "Boxing official Olivieri praised the Ukrainian fighter in a announcement" "Officials expressed its profound respect, admiration and gratitude to Usyk, an perfect record holder across weight classes" "His career stands as one of the most impressive and memorable of the contemporary boxing period" The boxing body stated that its organization will always welcome the champion and his camp" The Ukrainian boxer is an Olympic champion and undefeated through 24 bouts Title Reign Usyk won the WBO belt in two years ago by defeating Anthony Joshua and went on to successfully defend multiple times In July, the championship body required discussions for a required title defense against interim champion Joseph Parker, only for a champion's back problem to require rescheduling of the contest Wardley's Rise But Wardley, took the interim title from the New Zealander with a significant shock in the later stages at London's O2 Arena last month and was required to challenge Usyk before the month's conclusion The boxing organization hasn't formally announced the title change but his promoter Frank Warren believes it is a done deal "Britain has a fresh boxing champion and a emerging fighting personality" "A truly extraordinary path during my long career as a boxing representative and I could not be more pleased for Wardley" "Significant bouts in the future for the coming period as he protects his championship and builds his reputation in the boxing world" Wardley entered the sport relatively late, coming through the unlicensed white-collar scene and has had just 21 professional fights Future Prospects The anticipated title change signals a major shift in heavyweight boxing The Ukrainian's move to relinquish the title creates fresh possibilities for more fighters The sport now anticipates verification from the boxing organization Wardley's story from unconventional beginning to world champion continues to motivate others