3<\/p>\n Wardley has made an impressive rise up the ranks in his recent outings and now finds himself wearing the WBO crownCredit: Queensberry\/Leigh Dawney<\/p>\n It was expected that the Ipswich native would then get a shot at Oleksandr Usyk<\/a>, but the heavyweight king had other plans.<\/p>\n Usyk opted to relinquish his full WBO title, which saw Wardley upgraded to champion instead.<\/p>\n As he looks to make his first outing as title-holder, Wardley has since named Joshua as a potential option.<\/p>\n The 30-year-old explained to Sky Sports: “It would be a fight I’d take and I’d happily welcome.<\/p>\n READ MORE BOXING<\/p>\n “Even though I’m obviously at the top now, I still want to face the best guys out there in the division, whether that’s AJ, Usyk, whoever it may be.<\/p>\n “I just want to be in big, competitive fights. I’m happy to take on all comers, in that aspect.<\/p>\n “I want to be in there with some of the best in the world. <\/p>\n “And he [Joshua] is undoubtedly one of those guys, one of those names.”<\/p>\n Joshua is currently gearing up for a controversial heavyweight <\/a>match-up with Jake Paul<\/a> this weekend.<\/p>\n Should everything go to plan for Joshua, he is expected to be headed for a long-awaited <\/a>clash against Tyson Fury<\/a>.<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n Joshua is hoping to make lightwork of the Youtuber-turned-boxer before moving on to genuine heavyweight contendersCredit: Getty<\/p>\n The rivals are reportedly<\/a> set to be headlining a stacked Riyadh Season event in 2026.<\/p>\n With both AJ and Fury said to be having separate fights in the meantime, either man could theoretically find themselves lacing up their gloves to take on Wardley. <\/p>\n Who could Fabio Wardley fight next?<\/p>\n Wardley has certainly established himself as a prime target for any heavyweight contender who is looking to take home gold, including Lawrence Okolie<\/a>.<\/p>\n As he looks to dominate his new division, Okolie called for Wardley to consider him<\/a> for a bout in the new year.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, Daniel Dubois<\/a> has been heavily linked to a clash with his compatriot, which would see him look to become an immediate two-time world champion.<\/p>\n While Wardley’s next opponent seems undecided for now, his promoter Frank Warren<\/a> has revealed the date they’re touting for his return.<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n In August 2024, Wardley penned a deal with Warren’s QueensberryCredit: Getty<\/p>\n He told talkSPORT: “We will see where we go.<\/p>\n Read More on talkSPORT<\/p>\n “Fabio will be returning to the ring in April now, I am meeting up with him and his manager next week.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are going to get some lunch and decide what we are doing. There are plenty of options.\u201d<\/p>\n Anthony Joshua v Jake Paul: Betting Odds<\/p>\n Odds courtesy of talkSPORT BET<\/p>\n Anthony Joshua – 1\/11<\/a><\/p>\n Draw – 20\/1<\/a><\/p>\n Jake Paul – 7\/1<\/a><\/p>\n Bet Boost: Anthony Joshua to win in Round 1 – 12\/5<\/a> (was 9\/4)<\/p>\n![\"LONDON,](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1765872253_115_JPFB5043.jpg\")
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