"Interestingly, Wardley said he wants to head to the United States, which would not only be huge for him, but the U.S. has yet to witness Usyk as a heavyweight. The logistics are all insignificant when compared to the main question: Can Wardley actually win? Several Brits have tried and failed and the list is a distinguished one: Tony Bellew (at cruiserweight), Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua (twice), Tyson Fury (twice) and Daniel Dubois (twice) all came up short against the generational great Usyk."
"Wardley has made no secret about his unique journey to the top. He is now the white-collar fighter with little amateur experience who has positioned himself as the No. 2 heavyweight in the world. However, he was also at pains to point out he isn't wanting to fight Usyk for the fun of it. He wants all four belts and believes he can cause the Ukrainian problems."
"Of course, you would expect an elite fighter to have that attitude but -- so far anyway -- Wardley has backed it up. He was down on the cards after Round 10 against Parker but got the stoppage; the 19th of his career. He absorbed a lot of good shots, but proved he has one of the best engines in the division and pushed forward."
Fabio Wardley defeated Joseph Parker in a hard, divisive heavyweight contest and now seeks a title fight with Oleksandr Usyk. The WBO is expected to order the matchup, with Frank Warren projecting a March timeframe and London or Riyadh as leading venues. Wardley also expressed interest in hosting the bout in the United States. Wardley rose from a limited amateur background and white-collar roots to become the world No.2 heavyweight. Wardley believes he can trouble Usyk and pursue all four belts. Wardley showed resilience versus Parker, absorbing heavy shots, finishing by stoppage, and demonstrating excellent stamina and forward pressure.
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