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Story summary
- Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk vacated his WBO heavyweight title, elevating Britain's Fabio Wardley to full champion.
- The WBO confirmed the decision after Usyk was ordered to defend against Wardley.
- Usyk remains the WBA, WBC, and IBF champion, having unified the division by defeating Daniel Dubois in July.
- Wardley is now positioned for significant future fights.
- WBO President Gustavo Olivieri praised Usyk's career and called the move a "respectful pause."
