🔗 Share this article Fabio Wardley Expected to Become World Boxing Champion as Ukrainian Champion Usyk Gives Up Championship British boxer Fabio Wardley only began boxing at the age of 20 The UK's Fabio Wardley is expected to be elevated to world boxing champion after Usyk chose to vacate his world title This situation arises after Usyk told boxing authorities he would not proceed with a mandatory title defence against Wardley Official Announcement The boxing organization confirmed that the champion decided to give up his belt after deep reflection" Usyk continues to possess the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles, having beaten his British opponent at Wembley Stadium in mid-year to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion He initially achieved the all-belt title holder in May 2024 by beating Tyson Fury, before relinquishing one championship five weeks later and deciding not to fight the mandatory challenger "Organization head the WBO leader called Usyk "a champion of champions" in a announcement" "Officials expressed its profound respect, admiration and gratitude to the Ukrainian champion, an perfect record holder across weight classes" "His career stands as 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" Usyk is an Olympic gold medallist and undefeated through 24 bouts Championship History Usyk won the world title in recently by beating the British star and went on to successfully defend multiple times In July, the boxing organization mandated talks for a required title defense against interim champion Joseph Parker, only for a Usyk's physical issue to require rescheduling of the fight New Champion's Path But the 30-year-old British fighter, captured the temporary championship from his opponent with a major surprise in the later stages at the famous London arena in the previous month and was required to challenge Usyk before the end of September The boxing organization hasn't formally announced the title change but his manager Warren believes it is a certainty "England has a new heavyweight world champion and a emerging fighting personality" "Among the most remarkable journeys throughout my decades as a promoter and I could not be more pleased for Wardley" "Major contests coming up for next year as he protects his championship and establishes his place in the sport" The champion started fighting relatively late, emerging from the amateur circuit and has had only 21 pro bouts What's Next The anticipated title change marks a significant moment in the division The champion's choice to give up the championship creates fresh possibilities for more fighters The sport now awaits official confirmation from the championship body The champion's path from alternative background to world champion continues to capture attention