Wardley to be world champion as Usyk gives up belt
Summary
Fabio Wardley from Britain is expected to become the WBO heavyweight champion after Oleksandr Usyk gave up the title. Usyk chose not to defend his WBO title against Wardley, and instead decided to relinquish it. Wardley's promotion is awaiting official confirmation, but his promoter expects it to happen soon.Key Facts
- Oleksandr Usyk decided not to defend the WBO heavyweight title against Fabio Wardley.
- Usyk holds the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles and became a two-time undisputed champion by defeating Daniel Dubois in July.
- Usyk previously became the four-belt undisputed champion by beating Tyson Fury in May 2024.
- Fabio Wardley is expected to become the WBO heavyweight champion after Usyk relinquished the title.
- Wardley began boxing at age 20 and has fought 21 professional matches.
- Usyk is an undefeated fighter with 24 professional wins and an Olympic gold medal.
- Wardley recently won the interim title from Joseph Parker at London's O2 Arena.
- Wardley's promoter, Frank Warren, anticipates large upcoming fights as Wardley defends his anticipated WBO title.
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