Why heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk gave up one of his title belts

Oleksandr Usyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion again in 2025, but he's giving up one of his titles to Fabio Wardley. Here's what happened: ...
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Oleksandr Usyk vacates WBO title; Fabio Wardley elevated from interim

The only undisputed heavyweight champion of the 21st century has now disrupted his fully unified reign for the second time.
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Usyk Vacates WBO Belt to Avoid Risky Wardley Mandatory, Handing the Younger KO Machine His First World Title

Fabio Wardley (20-0-1, 19 KOs) has been elevated to WBO heavyweight champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated his belt today with ...

Usyk vacates WBO heavyweight title, Wardley set to take over

Oleksandr Usyk has relinquished his WBO heavyweight title after informing the governing body he would not proceed with a ...