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Wardley Out for Revenge in WBO Heavyweight Title Rematch with Dubois
Both fighters hit career-heaviest weights as Dubois defends his WBO title and Wardley seeks revenge after their first meeting ended in an 11th-round stoppage.
- On Saturday, WBO world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois and challenger Fabio Wardley weigh in at career-heaviest levels ahead of their title rematch at London's O2 Arena, with Dubois at 253.9 pounds and Wardley at 248.3 pounds.
- Wardley seeks redemption five months after losing his WBO belt to Dubois via 11th-round stoppage in May, despite scoring two early knockdowns before succumbing to the champion's thudding jab and relentless attacks.
- Manager Michael Ofo requested a "stronger" referee for Saturday, alleging Dubois used "MMA rugby tackles" and thumb-pawing to worsen Wardley's facial cuts during their first encounter.
- Sky Bet offers enhanced odds of 50/1 for Dubois or 70/1 for Wardley, while the challenger promises "seek and destroy" tactics to prove he can overcome the champion's power.
- Promoter Frank Warren predicts a "blockbuster" 2027 for the heavyweight division, with the winner positioning for unification bouts as Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua meet in December.
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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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