Wardley Out for Revenge in WBO Heavyweight Title Rematch with Dubois
Dubois and Wardley both hit career-high weights as the challenger seeks revenge after an 11th-round stoppage in their first meeting.
- On Saturday, WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois faces challenger Fabio Wardley in a rematch at London's O2 Arena, with Dubois' world title on the line following their brutal May encounter.
- Wardley's manager, Michael Ofo, requested a "stronger" referee on Thursday, citing concerns over Dubois' "MMA rugby tackles" and head use during their May fight. Wardley aims to reverse his only professional defeat after failing to capitalize on two early knockdowns.
- Both boxers weighed in at career-heaviest levels on Friday: Dubois at 253.9 pounds and Wardley at 248.3 pounds. "I'm ready for whatever comes on Saturday," Dubois said, while Wardley drew confidence from training alongside professional boxer Anthony Joshua.
- Promoter Frank Warren envisions a "blockbuster" 2027 for the heavyweight division, with lucrative unification bouts awaiting Saturday's winner. Warren refused to rule out a trilogy if Wardley avenges his only professional defeat.
- Major unification bouts await the winner, positioning the victor as a priority challenger for 2027. Heavyweight rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will meet in December, raising stakes for an undisputed heavyweight champion.
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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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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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