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Britain's boxing star is set to be promoted to world boxing champion after Usyk decided to relinquish his title

This situation arises after the champion told boxing authorities he would not proceed with a obligatory title fight against his mandatory opponent

Official Announcement

The championship body announced that the champion decided to give up his belt after deep reflection"

The Ukrainian maintains the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles, having beaten his British opponent at the national stadium in the summer month to become a repeat unified title holder

He first became the complete unified champion in last year by defeating the British champion, before giving up the IBF title a month afterwards and opting out of facing the obligatory contender

"Organization head Olivieri praised the Ukrainian fighter in a announcement"

"The organization offers its profound respect, admiration and gratitude to Usyk, an undefeated, two-division WBO undisputed world champion"

"His record represents one of the most impressive and memorable of the contemporary boxing period"

The WBO added that its organization will always welcome Usyk and his team"

Belt Timeline

Usyk won the WBO belt in recently by beating the British star and went on to protect his title repeatedly

In summer, the championship body required discussions for a obligatory championship fight against interim champion Joseph Parker, only for a back injury sustained by Usyk to force the postponement of the contest

British Fighter's Journey

But the 30-year-old British fighter, took the interim title from his opponent with a significant shock in the later stages at the famous London arena recently and was ordered to fight the champion before the month's conclusion

The championship body still needs to verify the title change but his promoter Frank Warren believes it is a formality

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

"Among the most remarkable journeys throughout my decades as a promoter and I could not be more pleased for Wardley"

"Some huge fights ahead for the coming period as he maintains his title and establishes his place in the sport"

The champion started fighting aged 20, emerging from the amateur circuit and has had just 21 professional fights

What's Next

• Wardley's expected promotion marks a significant moment in heavyweight boxing
• Usyk's decision to give up the championship opens new opportunities for additional challengers
• The fighting community now awaits official confirmation from the championship body
• Wardley's story from unconventional beginning to world champion continues to capture attention