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Fabio Wardley to face Daniel Dubois in WBO heavyweight title fight

Editorial Team
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Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois facing off in a boxing ring

Unbeaten British heavyweight Fabio Wardley will defend his WBO title against compatriot Daniel Dubois at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena on Saturday, 9 May.

The highly anticipated all-British clash guarantees explosive action between two of the division’s most dangerous punchers.

Wardley enters the main-event showdown boasting an unblemished professional record and a formidable reputation for dramatic late finishes.

The 31-year-old from Ipswich rallied from behind on the scorecards to secure knockout victories over Justis Huni and Joseph Parker in his last two outings.

His October triumph over Parker earned him the interim WBO belt, which was subsequently upgraded to full championship status after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the regular title.

Dubois targets redemption after Usyk defeat

Challenger Dubois is looking to bounce back emphatically after suffering a stoppage loss to unified champion Usyk last July.

That defeat cost the 28-year-old Londoner his IBF title, but he remains a severe threat to anyone in the heavyweight landscape.

A victory for either fighter in Manchester could pave the way for a lucrative shot at the undisputed heavyweight crown.

Fight date, start time and viewing details

The domestic dust-up takes place at the newly opened Co-op Live venue.

While exact timings are yet to be finalised, the main pay-per-view card is expected to commence at 19:00 BST.

Ring walks for the headline attraction are anticipated at approximately 22:00 BST.

Fans can watch the action unfold live on DAZN pay-per-view.

Full fight card

  • Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois (WBO heavyweight title)
  • Jared Anderson vs Solomon Dacres (heavyweight)
  • Jack Rafferty vs Ekow Essuman (super-lightweight)
  • Liam Cameron vs Bradley Rea (light-heavyweight)
  • Khaleel Majid vs Gavin Gwynne (super-lightweight)

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