Fabio Wardley will problem Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed world heavyweight titles subsequent after his gorgeous win over Joseph Parker, says promoter Frank Warren.
Wardley pulled off a sensational stoppage of Parker within the eleventh spherical at The O2 on Saturday evening in a bout to resolve the subsequent challenger for Usyk’s WBO belt.
The Ukrainian had delayed a world title defence towards obligatory challenger Parker on account of an harm, however Warren is assured that the WBO, WBA, WBC and IBF belts will all be at stake in a battle towards Wardley.
Warren was stuffed with reward for the boxer from Ipswich and warranted the gang that Wardley’s battle towards Usyk ought to occur.
“He said he wants to [fight Usyk] so that’s what it’ll be,” Warren instructed DAZN.
“He’ll be fighting for all four belts, because that what he deserves after a fight like that.”
Wardley appeared behind on the scorecards when he launched a ferocious assault on Parker within the tenth, then pinned the Kiwi on the ropes within the following spherical earlier than a sustained assault prompted referee Howard Foster to wave it off.
The Ipswich boxer celebrated the most recent victory in his outstanding profession
The outstanding rise of Wardley continues as the previous white collar fighter is now set to battle the No 1 heavyweight on this planet.
Warren added: “Fabio’s is a story I’ve never seen before. Honestly, I’m amazed that someone who has zero amateur experience – with 20 fights – comes out and beats a world champion.
“What a battle. That was edge-of-your-seat stuff – credit score to each of them.”
Wardley himself was elated after his sensational upset against Parker, whose professional record now slips to 36-4.
Wardley fought again strongly within the closing rounds
“What I lack in experience, I make up for in chin, heart, fight,” he stated.
“It sounds like a dream but this is real life. I’m proof of hard work, of passion, of never giving up.
“It is a large because of Dillian Whyte. That man sorted me – he modified my life. He deserves every part from me.
“I’m not taking anything away from Joe but I wasn’t hurting that much! I put my feet in silly positions but I wasn’t busted. I’ve said before I’m not the cleanest fighter – but I get the job done.”
