Wardley vs Dubois: Tension Escalates Ahead of WBO Heavyweight Title Fight
Fabio Wardley will face Daniel Dubois on May 9 in Manchester for the WBO heavyweight title, but tensions are already high following a controversial remark by Wardley regarding Dubois’s potential career outside of boxing.
Wardley’s comment, suggesting that if Dubois weren’t a boxer, he might just be a bin man, has sparked outrage. Trainer Don Charles called it “quite shocking to me, I’m surprised coming from Fabio.” This remark adds fuel to an already intense British boxing rivalry as both fighters prepare for the bout.
In their respective careers, Wardley boasts an impressive record of 20 wins, no losses, and 19 KOs. Dubois, while holding 22 wins, has faced defeat three times, including a knockout by Oleksandr Usyk last July. The fight is billed as “Don’t Blink,” a fitting title given both fighters’ knockout power — they have a combined total of 40 KOs.
The match will take place at Co-op Live in Manchester, with undercard fights starting at approximately 6 p.m. BST. Fans can expect ring-walks around 11 p.m. BST. The event will be broadcast on DAZN, requiring either an annual subscription costing £119.99 or a monthly option at £25.99.
Dubois responded to Wardley’s comments directly, stating, “Really, it’s disrespect, but we’ll address that in the ring.” His trainer echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the condescending nature of the remarks. As both fighters gear up for this pivotal match, their focus remains on proving their worth in the ring rather than engaging in verbal sparring.
