WARDLEY VS. DUBOIS: “DON’T BLINK”
The Heavyweight Battle for Manchester
The Heavyweight Battle for Manchester
THE EVENT AT A GLANCE
- Main Event: Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois
- Titles: WBO World Heavyweight Championship
- Location: Co-op Live Arena, Manchester
- Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Streaming: Live Worldwide on DAZN PPV
THE MATCHUP
This isn’t just a title fight; it’s a collision of the two most dangerous finishers in British boxing. With a combined 95% knockout ratio, the marketing slogan “Don’t Blink” is a literal warning to fans.
This isn’t just a title fight; it’s a collision of the two most dangerous finishers in British boxing. With a combined 95% knockout ratio, the marketing slogan “Don’t Blink” is a literal warning to fans.
FIGHTER COMPARISON
- Fabio Wardley (Champion): 20-0-1 (19 KOs). Coming off a career-best TKO win over Joseph Parker.
- Daniel Dubois (Challenger): 22-3 (21 KOs). Former IBF champion seeking redemption after a loss to Oleksandr Usyk.
FIGHT SYNOPSIS
Fabio Wardley enters the ring as the newly crowned king, riding the momentum of a career-defining stoppage of Joseph Parker. This marks his first title defense.
Fabio Wardley enters the ring as the newly crowned king, riding the momentum of a career-defining stoppage of Joseph Parker. This marks his first title defense.
On the other side, Daniel Dubois is a man on a mission. After losing his IBF belt to the undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk in 2025, Dubois is seeking immediate redemption. He aims to prove he belongs at the very top of the division by dethroning the unbeaten Wardley in front of a hostile Manchester crowd.
UNDERCARD PREVIEW
- Jack Rafferty vs. Ekow Essuman
- Liam Cameron vs. Bradley Rea
- Gavin Gwynne vs. Khaleel Majid
- Note: Jared Anderson vs. Solomon Dacres has been cancelled due to injury.
