Wardley vs Dubois: WBO Heavyweight Title Fight Confirmed for May 9 in Manchester
Fabio Wardley will defend his WBO heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois at the AO Arena in Manchester on May 9, 2026, in what promises to be one of the most explosive heavyweight fights of the year.
Fabio Wardley will put his WBO heavyweight title on the line against Daniel Dubois at the AO Arena in Manchester on May 9, 2026, in a fight that has the potential to be the British heavyweight fight of the decade.
Wardley (17-0, 16 KOs) has been one of the most exciting heavyweights in world boxing, with 16 of his 17 wins coming by stoppage. Dubois (22-2, 20 KOs) is a former WBA champion looking to reclaim world title status.
Both men possess devastating one-punch knockout power, making this fight a potential short-night special.
"I'm going to knock him out," Wardley said at the fight announcement. "He's a big puncher but so am I, and I'm the champion for a reason."
The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV and BBC Radio 5 Live.
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