🔗 Share this article Ipswich boxer Fabio Wardley Set to Become World Boxing Champion as Usyk Relinquishes Title Ipswich fighter the heavyweight prospect started his boxing career at the age of 20 The UK's boxing star is expected to be elevated to world boxing champion after Oleksandr Usyk chose to vacate his championship belt This development comes after the champion told boxing authorities he would not engage in a required championship defense against his mandatory opponent Official Announcement The boxing organization confirmed that Usyk chose to vacate his championship following careful thought" The Ukrainian maintains the three major championship belts, having overcome Daniel Dubois at the famous London venue in mid-year to become a repeat unified title holder He first became the all-belt title holder in last year by overcoming Tyson Fury, before relinquishing one championship five weeks later and deciding not to fight the obligatory contender "Organization head Olivieri called Usyk "a champion of champions" in a statement" "The organization offers its deep appreciation and respect to Oleksandr Usyk, an unbeaten multi-division champion" "His achievements mark one of the most impressive and memorable of the recent fighting history" The WBO added that its institution will continue to support Usyk and his team" Oleksandr Usyk is an Olympic gold medallist and unbeaten in 24 professional fights Title Reign Usyk won the world title in 2021 by overcoming Joshua and went on to protect his title repeatedly In July, the championship body required discussions for a obligatory championship fight against temporary title holder Parker, only for a Usyk's physical issue to cause the delay of the bout New Champion's Path But Wardley, took the interim title from his opponent with a huge upset in the championship rounds at the capital's venue in the previous month and was mandated to face Usyk before the end of September The championship body still needs to verify Wardley's promotion but his representative believes it is a done deal "England has a new heavyweight world champion and a emerging fighting personality" "Among the most remarkable journeys I've seen in my 45 years as a boxing representative and I could not be more pleased for Wardley" "Significant bouts in the future for next year as he maintains his title and establishes his place in the fighting community" Wardley entered the sport relatively late, developing through alternative boxing and has had just 21 professional fights What's Next Wardley's expected promotion represents an important development in the division The Ukrainian's move to give up the championship creates fresh possibilities for other contenders The fighting community now awaits official confirmation from the boxing organization Wardley's story from unconventional beginning to world champion continues to inspire many