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Britain's Fabio Wardley is set to be promoted to world boxing champion after Usyk chose to vacate his world title

This situation arises after the champion informed the World Boxing Organisation he would avoid a required championship defense against the British challenger

Official Announcement

The boxing organization confirmed that the champion decided to give up his championship following careful thought"

The Ukrainian maintains the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles, having defeated Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in July to become a double undisputed champion

He first became the four-belt undisputed champion in last year by defeating the British champion, before relinquishing one championship five weeks later and choosing to avoid the obligatory contender

"Boxing official Olivieri praised the Ukrainian fighter in a statement"

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

"His career stands as one of the most impressive and memorable of the contemporary boxing period"

The boxing body stated that its organization will always welcome the champion and his camp"

Championship History

The champion captured the championship in recently by beating the British star and went on to successfully defend multiple times

In July, the championship body required discussions for a mandatory defence against New Zealand's Parker, only for a Usyk's physical issue to force the postponement of the bout

British Fighter's Journey

But the 30-year-old British fighter, took the interim title from his opponent with a major surprise in the later stages at the famous London arena recently and was required to challenge Usyk 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

"Britain has a new heavyweight world champion and a rising boxing talent"

"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 the coming period as he defends his WBO belt and establishes his place in the sport"

Wardley entered the sport aged 20, developing through alternative boxing and has had just 21 professional fights

Future Prospects

• Wardley's expected promotion represents an important development in heavyweight boxing
• Usyk's decision to give up the championship creates fresh possibilities for more fighters
• The boxing world now anticipates verification from the WBO
• Wardley's story from unconventional beginning to world champion continues to capture attention