Fabio Wardley has been invited to defend his WBO world heavyweight title in America, doubtlessly taking over somebody he was imagined to face final 12 months.
The 31-year-old comes off a surprising eleventh spherical end over Joseph Parker in October, when the pair engaged in an exciting battle for the New Zealander’s WBO interim title.
By claiming the belt, Wardley was upgraded from interim to full WBO champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated his strap in the direction of the top of final 12 months.
Since then, the Ipswich man has been linked with a collection of heavyweights, together with Derek Chisora, who will as a substitute face former world champion Deontay Wilder on April 4.
An announcement concerning his subsequent outing is predicted to reach earlier than lengthy, particularly with Wardley having grow to be one in all his division’s most fun punchers.
The knockout artist proved simply that in June 2025, when a crushing tenth spherical proper hand noticed him snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in opposition to Justis Huni.
Initially, it was imagined to be Jarrell Miller in opposition to Wardley at Portman Highway Soccer Floor, just for the American to rule himself out of their contest.
However now, ‘Large Child’ is angling for a shot at Wardley’s title, telling Ring Journal that he can be desirous to face the Brit on house soil.
“Most undoubtedly. He desires to return to America. Wardley would undoubtedly be a fantastic battle; I undoubtedly would cease his behind.
“In America, we’re simply extra [gritty]. We don’t cease fights as a result of someone throws a barrage of punches.
“Even within the Joseph Parker battle, the final 4 punches [from Wardley] missed and the referee stopped that battle within the UK.
“Lots of people are getting uncooked offers within the UK, so let’s see if [Wardley is] actually as much as the duty of coming to America and getting his behind whooped.”
Miller returned to motion on Saturday, claiming a laboured cut up determination win in opposition to Kingsley Ibeh on the undercard of Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson at Madison Sq. Backyard, New York. Regardless of his efficiency — which featured the viral second of his toupee being punched off — leaving quite a bit to be desired, Miller reiterated his name to face Wardley post-fight.
