Oleksandr Usyk lately vacated his WBO heavyweight title after the governing physique ordered him to face interim title holder Fabio Wardley (20-0-1, 19 KOs), who pressured himself into the obligatory place, when he stopped Joseph Parker on October 25.
After Usyk’s resolution to vacate, Wardley spoke to Sky Sports activities, revealing his ideas on the choice, whereas welcoming a possible showdown with Anthony Joshua.
Fabio Wardley reacts to Usyk vacating the WBO title
Following Usyk’s resolution to vacate, Wardley was elevated to WBO champion. When chatting with Sky Sports activities, Wardley was requested if he understood Usyk’s resolution:
“I don’t know what he could also be planning for himself, whether or not that be retirement, whether or not or not it’s a unique battle, whether or not or not it’s one other different.
“It was a little bit of an odd one, as a result of initially he took a little bit of a break. He was allowed an absence, an extension on the belt, after which to offer it up simply appears a little bit of an odd transfer.
“I’m not too certain what he was considering.”
Fabio Wardley welcomes Anthony Joshua battle
Fabio Wardley is predicted to defend his WBO title in early 2026. The Ipswich synthetic it clear he’s ready to face anybody and would welcome a battle in opposition to Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs):
“I’m open to all alternatives, all comers, all fighters,” he stated.
“One factor I’ve at all times had by my profession is the mantra of by no means shying away or backing down, at all times taking over the most important subsequent battle, and if that might be him [Joshua] then it might be a pleasure to take action.”
Whether or not Fabio Wardley vs Anthony Joshua occurs depends closely on what Joshua reveals in his extremely anticipated comeback battle in opposition to Jake Paul on December 19.
Wardley’s rise has been nothing in need of a fairytale, however he, like some other fighter, will wish to win the title within the ring in opposition to whoever he faces subsequent.
