Wardley Out for Revenge in WBO Heavyweight Title Rematch with Dubois
Both fighters are at career-high weights, and the winner could set up major heavyweight unification bouts in 2027, promoters said.
- On Friday, WBO world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois and challenger Fabio Wardley weighed in at career-heaviest weights ahead of their rematch Saturday at London's O2 Arena, with Dubois at 253.9 pounds and Wardley at 248.3 pounds.
- Dubois dethroned Wardley five months ago in Manchester, rising from two early knockdowns to secure an 11th-round stoppage and claim the WBO title. Wardley activated his rematch clause shortly after to reclaim his belt.
- Manager Michael Ofo alleged Dubois used "MMA rugby tackles," rabbit shots, and head-first attacks in May, requesting a "stronger" referee for Saturday to prevent Wardley from being interrupted during counterattacks.
- Declaring "It's simply seek and destroy now," Wardley expressed confidence at Friday's weigh-in, while Dubois stated he is "ready for whatever comes on Saturday" as both fighters prepared for battle.
- Promoter Frank Warren predicts a "blockbuster" 2027 for the heavyweight division, with the winner facing potential unification bouts against WBC champion Agit Kabayel or the victor of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's December showdown.
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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
The current WBO belt owner was significantly heavier than his rival in London, where a formal weighing procedure was carried out before a long-awaited rematch in heavy weight. The current WBO World Champion Daniel Dubois and former Fabio Wardley title holder recorded their battle performances. This is reported by Sport RBC.UA with reference to Queensberry Productions. Unexpected weighting results in anticipation of the London O2 re-dwelling, bot…
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