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England's Fabio Wardley is expected to be elevated to heavyweight title holder after Usyk decided to relinquish his title

This situation arises after Usyk told boxing authorities he would avoid a required championship defense against his mandatory opponent

Boxing Organization's Position

The WBO stated that Usyk had "elected to relinquish his belt after deep reflection"

The Ukrainian maintains the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles, having overcome Daniel Dubois at the national stadium in the summer month 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 five weeks later and opting out of facing the obligatory contender

"Boxing official Olivieri called Usyk "a champion of champions" in a official release"

"The organization offers its sincere admiration and thanks to Usyk, an perfect record holder across weight classes"

"His record represents one of the most remarkable and significant of the recent fighting history"

The organization continued that its institution will continue to support the champion and his camp"

Championship History

The champion captured the championship in two years ago by defeating Anthony Joshua and went on to protect his title repeatedly

In summer, the championship body required discussions for a obligatory championship fight against New Zealand's Parker, only for a Usyk's physical issue to cause the delay of the contest

New Champion's Path

But the 30-year-old British fighter, won the provisional belt from his opponent with a huge upset in the championship rounds at the capital's venue last month and was mandated to face Usyk before the September deadline

The WBO is yet to officially confirm the title change but his representative believes it is a certainty

"The UK has a recent title holder and a rising boxing talent"

"Among the most remarkable journeys I've seen in my 45 years as a sports manager and I could not be more pleased for Wardley"

"Significant bouts in the future for next year as he protects his championship and creates a true legacy in the boxing world"

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

Coming Challenges

• The anticipated title change signals a major shift in heavyweight boxing
• The Ukrainian's move to vacate the belt creates fresh possibilities for additional challengers
• The fighting community now expects formal announcement from the WBO
• The champion's path from alternative background to title holder continues to motivate others