Fabio Wardley will likely be prepared for a “shoot-out” with British rival Daniel Dubois, says the WBO heavyweight champion’s coach Ben Davison.
Wardley will make the primary defence of his WBO belt in opposition to Dubois when two of Britain’s most explosive heavyweights share the ring in Manchester on Could 9.
Dubois has proven his punch energy in stoppage wins over Anthony Joshua, Filip Hrgovic and Jarrell Miller, however Wardley has additionally demonstrated his risk whereas ruthlessly halting Joseph Parker and Justis Huni.
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Dubois refused to shake Wardley’s hand after they confronted off for the primary time on the launch press convention forward of their combat
“I think it’s going to be a shoot-out,” Davison instructed Sky Sports activities, when requested about Wardley vs Dubois.
“As Fabio has talked about, he is not nervous about having a shoot-out. It comes with danger, however he is conscious of that – and he is not afraid of that. I believe that is what makes Fabio Fabio.
“He’ll be sensible in his method of getting that kind of combat, capitalising on sure eventualities and moments that favour him, and attempting to nullify eventualities that do not favour him.
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Andy Scott previews Wardley’s title defence in opposition to Dubois and expects followers to be in for deal with
“We’re nicely conscious it is most likely not a protracted combat. Fabio Wardley is sports activities leisure at its best.
“We’re excited for that one.”
Wardley’s dramatic victories over Huni and Parker have been recognised by the British Boxing Board of Management which named the unbeaten 31-year-old as its boxer of the 12 months at its awards ceremony on Sunday.
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Wardley reveals his favorite second of 2025 and his future plans!
“There’s way, way more for me,” Wardley instructed Sky Sports activities.
“For me, my head broke through the ceiling 10 fights ago, and all I saw above me was clear skies.
“I used to be like, ‘Cool, the sky is the restrict, let’s go and let’s maintain shifting’.
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Wardley suggests Dubois’ front-footed preventing type will likely be a very good match and can go well with him when the 2 meet
“The reason why I picked someone like Daniel Dubois is the ambition of real fights, real opponents, real achievements, and hopefully we have a great fight and I’m back here next year for fighter of the year, or contest of the year.
“I’ve dedicated to the concept of regularly pushing and difficult myself.”
Watch Dubois-Harper and Scotney-Flores stay on Sky Sports activities on Sunday April 5.
