Fabio Wardley poised to defend WBO heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois in May.
The British boxer, who recently crowned himself the new WBO champion after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished his mandatory title defence, is set to face a formidable opponent in an all-British showdown at a venue yet to be confirmed. The highly-anticipated bout against fellow Briton Daniel Dubois will take place on May 9.
Wardley's ascension to the top of the heavyweight division was swift and decisive, with a stunning 11th-round stoppage victory over Joseph Parker at The O2 in October that earned him the WBO interim belt. Since then, he has been linked to several high-profile fights, including a proposed unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk for all the belts.
However, Wardley's plans have taken an unexpected turn after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished his mandatory title defence, opening up the door for a WBO heavyweight title defence. With Dubois emerging as the most likely challenger, promoters Frank Warren and Mike Ofo are in talks to make the fight happen.
Dubois, who had previously defended the IBF belt with a dramatic knockout win over Anthony Joshua last September, will aim to regain a world title following his loss to Usyk at Wembley in July. A victory against Wardley would be a significant one for Dubois, and both fighters have expressed their desire to face each other.
The upcoming bout is shaping up to be an epic clash of styles between the two heavyweights, with many expecting it to be one of the most highly-anticipated fights of the year. With the WBO heavyweight title on the line, Wardley and Dubois are set to put everything on the line in a battle for British boxing supremacy.
The British boxer, who recently crowned himself the new WBO champion after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished his mandatory title defence, is set to face a formidable opponent in an all-British showdown at a venue yet to be confirmed. The highly-anticipated bout against fellow Briton Daniel Dubois will take place on May 9.
Wardley's ascension to the top of the heavyweight division was swift and decisive, with a stunning 11th-round stoppage victory over Joseph Parker at The O2 in October that earned him the WBO interim belt. Since then, he has been linked to several high-profile fights, including a proposed unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk for all the belts.
However, Wardley's plans have taken an unexpected turn after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished his mandatory title defence, opening up the door for a WBO heavyweight title defence. With Dubois emerging as the most likely challenger, promoters Frank Warren and Mike Ofo are in talks to make the fight happen.
Dubois, who had previously defended the IBF belt with a dramatic knockout win over Anthony Joshua last September, will aim to regain a world title following his loss to Usyk at Wembley in July. A victory against Wardley would be a significant one for Dubois, and both fighters have expressed their desire to face each other.
The upcoming bout is shaping up to be an epic clash of styles between the two heavyweights, with many expecting it to be one of the most highly-anticipated fights of the year. With the WBO heavyweight title on the line, Wardley and Dubois are set to put everything on the line in a battle for British boxing supremacy.
, I'm so down for this fight! Fabio Wardley's skills are insane 
and he deserves a big test like this. Daniel Dubois is no joke too 
, his knockout win over AJ was mental 
. Both guys have the power and speed to knock each other out in the first round 
. It's gonna be an intense battle for the WBO title, can't wait to see it go down 
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Fabio Wardley's been on a tear lately, but Daniel Dubois is no joke either. Their styles are gonna clash like two different beasts – Wardley's got that technical edge and Dubois has that raw power 
. It's gonna be a war, and I'm not just saying that 'cause it's gonna be in May when we're all trying to get over the winter blues 
. Seriously though, this is a fight for the ages – both guys have the skills to take each other down, and it'll be fascinating to see who comes out on top. Plus, an all-British showdown is always a treat 
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, and now he's got his hands full with Daniel Dubois 
. Both of them are super talented and have been training hard 
. It's going to be an epic battle between two British heavyweights 
. I'm so hyped for this fight!!! 
the stakes are high for this one, both fighters want that british boxing supremacy crown 
can't wait for may 9th!
. This fight is gonna be lit 
, but I gotta give my money on Dubois to pull off the upset 
. Can't wait for May 9th and a night of heavy hitting 
I'm kinda surprised Fabio Wardley got thrown into this position so quickly. I mean, he's been doing alright, but Oleksandr Usyk just relinquished his mandatory title defence out of the blue? It's like the WBO wanted to create a new contender fast, and Wardley was happy to oblige. 