This Article has been curated by UDBN By KEN MAGUIRE Updated 11:46 AM EDT, May 7, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash What will happen? Oddsmakers have Wardley as the slight favorite. Few observers see the bout going the full 12 rounds. Shane McGuigan, Dubois’ former trainer, told Sky Sports that Dubois is the technically superior boxer but “he will not listen” to instructions. If Dubois is patient and relies on his powerful jab “he wins the fight” comfo

This Article has been curated by UDBN By KEN MAGUIRE Updated 11:46 AM EDT, May 7, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash Different paths Dubois and Wardley made their pro debuts on the same day: April 8, 2017 — Dubois in Manchester, Wardley in London. Dubois came up through the traditional amateur ranks before turning pro. Wardley got his start in “white collar boxing” — legal but largely unregulated events — and not until age 20. London native Dubois has f

This Article has been curated by UDBN By KEN MAGUIRE Updated 11:46 AM EDT, May 7, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash Fabio Wardley wants the biggest fights. Daniel Dubois wants redemption. The British heavyweights square off Saturday in Manchester with Wardley’s WBO title on the line in a risky bout for both men. Wardley (20-0-1, 19 KOs) inherited the belt when Oleksandr Usyk vacated it last November. The 31-year-old Ipswich native had options for easie

This Article has beenPublished 8:04 PM EDT, June 1, 2026 Updated May 9, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash It’s the first professional loss for Wardley (20-1-1, 19 KOs). He was making his first title defense. “He’s a durable guy... a great warrior,” Dubois said. “It was an honor to be in the ring with him.” Dubois lost his IBF belt to Oleksandr Usyk via a fifth-round knockout at Wembley Stadium last July. It was his second loss to Usyk. Dubois could be o

This Article has beenPublished 8:04 PM EDT, June 1, 2026 Updated May 9, 2026 Source: AP Image/Photo Source: Unsplash MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Daniel Dubois showed up late, got knocked down early and still beat Fabio Wardley to become a two-time heavyweight champion on Saturday. Dubois stopped Wardley in the 11th round to win the WBO heavyweight title at the Co-op Live arena after reportedly being delayed by traffic on his arrival. Wardley dropped Dubois (23-3, 2