Oleksandr Usyk given new nickname after rejecting world title fightOleksandr Usyk gave up one of his four world championship belts instead of taking on mandatory challenger Fabio WardleyView Image Oleksandr Usyk does not have a fight planned (Image: PA)Oleksandr Usyk has been accused of ducking Fabio Wardley. ‌Usyk gave up his WBO heavyweight world title last year instead of taking on mandatory challenger Wardley. That saw the Brit elevated to full champion status while Usyk began to target a fight with Deontay Wilder. Clearly that isn't happening and Usyk is still running away from fighting Fabio," he told Sky Sports. Article continues below"Fabio is more than up for fighting Tyson and would welcome what would be a huge event for British boxing this summer.

Source: Daily Mirror January 26, 2026 13:17 UTC