Wardley Out for Revenge in WBO Heavyweight Title Rematch with Dubois
Both heavyweights tipped the scales at career highs, and Wardley’s camp wants stronger officiating after disputing Dubois’ tactics in their first fight.
- On Saturday, WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois defends his title against Fabio Wardley at London's O2 Arena, with both fighters weighing career-heaviest at Friday's weigh-in: Dubois at 253.9 pounds and Wardley at 248.3 pounds.
- Five months after Dubois stopped Wardley in the 11th round to claim the WBO title in Manchester, the Ipswich challenger seeks redemption despite scoring two early knockdowns before succumbing to sustained punishment.
- Manager Michael Ofo requested "stronger" officiating for Saturday's bout, citing Dubois's "MMA rugby tackles" and "head-first attacks" in their previous meeting, which Ofo claimed hindered Wardley's counter opportunities.
- Wardley declared "it's simply seek and destroy now," aiming to capitalize on his "variability" against the champion, while Dubois remains confident, stating he is "ready to go to war."
- Promoter Frank Warren envisions a "blockbuster" 2027 for the heavyweight division, with lucrative opportunities awaiting Saturday's winner, though Warren refused to rule out a trilogy should Wardley avenge his only professional defeat.
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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
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