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The UK's heavyweight contender is expected to be elevated to WBO heavyweight champion after the Ukrainian champion chose to vacate his world title
This development comes after Ukrainian fighter informed the World Boxing Organisation he would avoid a obligatory title fight against Wardley
The boxing organization confirmed that Usyk had "elected to relinquish his title after thoughtful consideration"
Usyk continues to possess the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles, having defeated Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in the summer month to become a double undisputed champion
He first became the four-belt undisputed champion in last year by defeating the British champion, before giving up the IBF title five weeks later and deciding not to fight the mandatory challenger
"WBO president Olivieri praised the Ukrainian fighter in a statement"
"The organization offers its sincere admiration and thanks to Oleksandr Usyk, an unbeaten multi-division champion"
"His record represents one of the most impressive and memorable of the contemporary boxing period"
The WBO added that its doors "will always remain open the champion and his camp"
Usyk won the championship in 2021 by defeating Anthony Joshua and went on to successfully defend multiple times
In mid-year, the championship body required discussions for a required title defense against New Zealand's Parker, only for a Usyk's physical issue to cause the delay of the contest
But Wardley, won the provisional belt from Parker with a huge upset in the later stages at the capital's venue recently and was required to challenge Usyk before the September deadline
The championship body still needs to verify the title change but his representative believes it is a formality
"The UK has a recent title holder and a emerging fighting personality"
"A truly extraordinary path during my long career as a promoter and I could not be more pleased for Wardley"
"Major contests coming up for the coming period as he defends his WBO belt and builds his reputation in the fighting community"
Wardley only began boxing aged 20, coming through the unlicensed white-collar scene and has had just 21 professional fights
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