Fabio Wardley, the newly crowned WBO interim heavyweight champion, has set his sights on undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk. Following a thrilling victory over Joseph Parker, Wardley called out Usyk, stating that he would love to face him next.
The British boxer believes that a fight against Usyk would be an ideal opportunity for him to prove himself as a top-level heavyweight contender. "There's no other name I want next," Wardley said in an interview with BBC Sport's Kal Sajad. This bold statement suggests that Wardley is eager to take on the best of the best and cement his status as a leading force in the heavyweight division.
Usyk, who has successfully defended his title multiple times, will undoubtedly be a formidable opponent for Wardley. The Ukrainian boxer's technical skillset and punching power make him a compelling candidate for any fighter looking to test their mettle against the best.
Wardley's win over Parker marked a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his growth as a fighter and his increasing ability to compete with top-level opponents. However, it also raises questions about whether he is truly ready for the likes of Usyk. A victory over the Ukrainian champion would be a major confidence booster for Wardley, but it would also mark a significant step up in terms of competition.
As the heavyweight division continues to evolve, fans are eagerly anticipating what's next for these two formidable fighters. Will Wardley's bold statement prove to be a calculated move or an expression of raw ambition? Only time will tell as we wait with bated breath to see whether this highly anticipated bout comes to fruition.
The British boxer believes that a fight against Usyk would be an ideal opportunity for him to prove himself as a top-level heavyweight contender. "There's no other name I want next," Wardley said in an interview with BBC Sport's Kal Sajad. This bold statement suggests that Wardley is eager to take on the best of the best and cement his status as a leading force in the heavyweight division.
Usyk, who has successfully defended his title multiple times, will undoubtedly be a formidable opponent for Wardley. The Ukrainian boxer's technical skillset and punching power make him a compelling candidate for any fighter looking to test their mettle against the best.
Wardley's win over Parker marked a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his growth as a fighter and his increasing ability to compete with top-level opponents. However, it also raises questions about whether he is truly ready for the likes of Usyk. A victory over the Ukrainian champion would be a major confidence booster for Wardley, but it would also mark a significant step up in terms of competition.
As the heavyweight division continues to evolve, fans are eagerly anticipating what's next for these two formidable fighters. Will Wardley's bold statement prove to be a calculated move or an expression of raw ambition? Only time will tell as we wait with bated breath to see whether this highly anticipated bout comes to fruition.
, thinks he can just jump straight into the deep end and take on the undisputed champ 
! I mean, Joseph Parker was a tough opponent but Wardley's gotta prove himself against someone like Usyk first. Still hyped about this fight tho 
! He's got skills for days and that win over Joseph Parker was INSANE 
. I think he's totally earned a shot at Oleksandr Usyk - if anyone can take him down, it's Wardley 
. The Ukrainian champ is like a totally different level of fighter altogether 
! This fight would be EPIC 
, can you even imagine the drama? My money's on Wardley, but only time will tell 
A win over Joseph Parker was impressive, but Usyk's style and skillset are on a whole different level. Like, we need to see how Wardley handles guys with that kind of ring IQ and power first... before taking on the champ 
, his skills and power are top-notch 
. Still, it'll be interesting to see how he handles the pressure against Usyk 
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. He needs to show us what he's really made of 
, it'll be a different story 
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. Time will tell though 
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Fabio Wardley is like totally taking the leap of faith by calling out Usyk so soon after that win over Parker... it's like he's saying "i'm ready for the big time" and that's kinda inspiring 
. Can't wait to see what happens next though, it's definitely going to be a wild ride! 