Wardley Out for Revenge in WBO Heavyweight Title Rematch with Dubois
- On Friday, WBO world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois and challenger Fabio Wardley weighed in at career-highs before Saturday's all-British bout at London's O2 Arena, with Dubois at 253.9 pounds and Wardley at 248.3 pounds .
- Five months after being dethroned in an 11-round war at Manchester's Co-op Live, Wardley seeks to reclaim his WBO title and reverse his first professional defeat. The Round 11 stoppage left him bloodied and marked his first loss.
- Wardley's manager, Michael Ofo, requested a "stronger" referee on Thursday, claiming Dubois used "MMA rugby tackles" and "rabbit shots" to intentionally open cuts during their previous contest. Ofo told ESPN these tactics required a firmer official this time.
- Promoter Frank Warren predicted a "blockbuster" 2027 for the heavyweight division, with lucrative opportunities awaiting Saturday's winner. Warren confirmed no contract clause exists for a third fight, though he refused to rule out a trilogy if warranted.
- Unification bouts remain a priority for the division, as WBC champion Agit Kabayel fights next month and Tyson Fury meets Anthony Joshua in December, placing significant pressure on Saturday's winner to secure high-profile match-ups in 2027.
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Boxing-Wardley out for revenge in WBO heavyweight title rematch with Dubois
LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Heavyweight challenger Fabio Wardley predicted he would take his revenge in knockout fashion after weighing in heavier than ever for a title rematch with WBO world champion Daniel Dubois in Saturday's all-British bout at London's O2 Arena.
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Wardley out for revenge in WBO heavyweight title rematch with Dubois
LONDON, Oct 16 : Heavyweight challenger Fabio Wardley predicted he would take his revenge in knockout fashion after weighing in heavier than ever for a title rematch with WBO world champion Daniel Dubois in Saturday's all-British bout at London's O2 Arena.• Dubois, 29, was a career-heaviest 253.9 pounds (11
Fabio Wardley trusts corner to do the right thing in Dubois rematch: "I don't say that lightly"
Fabio Wardley believes his “variability”, and Daniel Dubois’ lack thereof, will contribute to a successful stab at revenge tomorrow night. Proceedings became rather one-sided during their first encounter in May, when Wardley scored two early knockdowns before enduring a sustained beating. There were, of course, plenty of redeeming qualities, including the resilience and staying powers […]
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