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Usyk Vacates WBO Heavyweight Title as Wardley Inherits Belt
Oleksandr Usyk vacated the WBO heavyweight title due to injury and scheduling issues, promoting Fabio Wardley to full champion after his interim title win in London on Oct. 25.
- On Nov 17, 2025 the WBO announced Oleksandr Usyk has vacated the WBO heavyweight title after Team Usyk informed the sanctioning body, and Fabio Wardley will be elevated to full champion.
- Citing injury, Usyk was granted extra recovery time and Joseph Parker, interim WBO champion, fought Fabio Wardley, English heavyweight, to stay active.
- Usyk’s two-division success is reflected in the WBO’s tribute to his career as an undefeated, two-division WBO Undisputed World Champion with Super Champion status.
- The title change alters immediate mandatory and matchup prospects as Oleksandr Usyk vacates the WBO belt, indicating he may not face Fabio Wardley next despite Wardley’s recent call-out after beating Joseph Parker.
- A former undisputed cruiserweight, Oleksandr Usyk went on to secure historic heavyweight honors, and he has said he will fight in 2026 though his next move is unclear.
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