- Fabio Wardley is set to make his first defence of the WBO heavyweight world title against Daniel Dubois at Manchester’s Co-op Live this Saturday night.
- Wardley has stated his readiness to confront Dubois’s formidable power, expressing his willingness to enter a “dark place” during the fight and engage in a head-on battle with “all guns blazing”.
- Daniel Dubois, a former world champion himself, possesses a strong record with 21 stoppages from 22 wins, including a notable knockout of Anthony Joshua in September 2024.
- Wardley, who holds a record of 20-0-1 with 19 knockouts, was upgraded to full WBO champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the title and has previously demonstrated his ability to absorb significant punishment in tough bouts.
- The Ipswich-born boxer highlighted that his primary motivation is the “thrill of winning” and the desire to continually push his own boundaries, rather than any fear of defeat.
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