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Fabio Wardley Defends Heavyweight Title Against Dubois May 9

2/13/2026

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Fabio Wardley, the WBO World Heavyweight Champion, will defend his title against Daniel Dubois on May 9 in Manchester.
It is an all-British clash and Wardley’s first title defense after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished the belt.
Wardley has 20 wins with 19 by knockout, while Dubois has 22 wins with 21 by knockout.
Promoter Frank Warren called the fight a milestone for British boxing, and Wardley said, "This fight sells itself."

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Fabio Wardley, the WBO World Heavyweight Champion, will defend his title against Daniel Dubois on May 9 in Manchester.
It is an all-British clash and Wardley’s first title defense after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished the belt.
Wardley has 20 wins with 19 by knockout, while Dubois has 22 wins with 21 by knockout.
Promoter Frank Warren called the fight a milestone for British boxing, and Wardley said, "This fight sells itself."