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The UK's Fabio Wardley will be upgraded to world boxing champion after Oleksandr Usyk chose to vacate his world title

This follows after the champion informed the World Boxing Organisation he would not engage in a obligatory title fight against the British challenger

Boxing Organization's Position

The WBO stated that the champion decided to give up his title after thoughtful consideration"

Usyk still holds the multiple world titles, having overcome Daniel Dubois at the national stadium in July to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion

He initially achieved the four-belt undisputed champion in last year by beating Tyson Fury, before relinquishing one championship shortly after and deciding not to fight the mandatory challenger

"Boxing official Olivieri described Usyk as exceptional in a announcement"

"Officials expressed its profound respect, admiration and gratitude to Oleksandr Usyk, an unbeaten multi-division champion"

"His achievements mark one of the most extraordinary and historic of the modern boxing era"

The organization continued that its doors "will always remain open the champion and his camp"

Title Reign

Usyk secured the WBO belt in recently by overcoming Joshua and went on to successfully defend multiple times

In summer, the boxing organization mandated talks for a obligatory championship fight against New Zealand's Parker, only for a back injury sustained by Usyk to require rescheduling of the bout

British Fighter's Journey

But Wardley, 30, won the provisional belt from his opponent with a huge upset in the championship rounds at the capital's venue in the previous month and was ordered to fight the champion before the month's conclusion

The boxing organization hasn't formally announced Wardley's promotion but his promoter Frank Warren believes it is a done deal

"The UK has a new heavyweight world champion and a emerging fighting personality"

"A truly extraordinary path throughout my decades as a boxing representative and I could not be happier for the British fighter"

"Some huge fights ahead for the coming period as he defends his WBO belt and builds his reputation in the fighting community"

Wardley entered the sport relatively late, developing through alternative boxing and has had a limited professional record

Future Prospects

• The anticipated title change signals a major shift in the weight class
• Usyk's decision to vacate the belt opens new opportunities for more fighters
• The boxing world now awaits official confirmation from the championship body
• Wardley's story from unconventional beginning to world champion continues to capture attention