🔗 Share this article Britain's Fabio Wardley Set to Become World Boxing Champion as Ukrainian Champion Usyk Relinquishes Title British boxer the rising star entered the sport at the age of twenty The UK's heavyweight contender will be upgraded to world boxing champion after Usyk chose to vacate his championship belt This follows after the champion told boxing authorities he would avoid a required championship defense against his mandatory opponent WBO Statement The championship body announced that the champion decided to give up his title after thoughtful consideration" Usyk still holds the three major championship belts, having overcome Daniel Dubois at the national stadium in the summer month to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion He initially achieved the four-belt undisputed champion in spring 2024 by beating Tyson Fury, before relinquishing one championship a month afterwards and choosing to avoid the required opponent "Organization head the WBO leader called Usyk "a champion of champions" in a statement" "The WBO extends its sincere admiration and thanks to Usyk, an undefeated, two-division WBO undisputed world champion" "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 fighter and his management" Usyk is an gold medal winner and perfect in his pro career Belt Timeline Usyk won the WBO belt in two years ago by beating the British star and went on to protect his title repeatedly In summer, the boxing organization mandated talks for a required title defense against temporary title holder Parker, only for a Usyk's physical issue to cause the delay of the contest New Champion's Path But Wardley, won the provisional belt from his opponent with a significant shock in the later stages at the capital's venue last month and was mandated to face Usyk before the month's conclusion The boxing organization hasn't formally announced the title change but his manager Warren believes it is a certainty "England has a fresh boxing champion and a rising boxing talent" "One of the most incredible stories during my long career as a boxing representative and I could not be happier for the British fighter" "Some huge fights ahead for 2026 as he maintains his title and creates a true legacy in the boxing world" The champion started fighting aged 20, developing through alternative boxing and has had a limited professional record Future Prospects The likely championship upgrade marks a significant moment in the division The Ukrainian's move to give up the championship creates fresh possibilities for other contenders The sport now awaits official confirmation from the boxing organization The champion's path from late starter to world champion continues to inspire many