Wardley v Dubois: Fight Preview

Wardley v Dubois: Fight Preview

Author: BBC Radio 5 Live May 9, 2026 Duration: 26:28

Can Fabio Wardley make a successful first defence of his WBO heavyweight world title, or will Daniel Dubois become a two-time world champion? Ahead of Saturday night’s massive all-British showdown in Manchester, Richie Woodhall joins Buncey to break down where the fight will be won and lost, the key tactical battles, and which fighter has the edge.


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