Oleksandr Usyk vacated the WBO belt and named Deontay Wilder as his top choice for 2026. Did he duck Fabio Wardley—or is this smart business?

Fabio Wardley reaches a new peak in his career, becoming WBO heavyweight titleholder and emerging as a central figure in the title picture.

The WBO has ordered Usyk to face Joseph Parker, but Saudi backers are uninterested. Will Usyk vacate the belt to chase a Fury trilogy instead?