Heavyweight Showdown: Wardley vs. Dubois
Heavyweight boxing fans are gearing up for an exhilarating showdown as Fabio Wardley defends his WBO title against fellow Brit Daniel Dubois on May 9, 2024, at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester. The highly anticipated event, aptly named ‘Don’t Blink’, features a combined total of 40 knockouts between the two fighters, promising plenty of excitement for spectators.
Fighter Profiles
Wardley, 31, is set to make his first title defense after seizing the WBO interim belt by defeating Joseph Parker with an impressive Round 11 stoppage in October. Following Oleksandr Usyk’s decision to vacate the title in November, Wardley was elevated to the status of full champion.
On the other side of the ring, the 28-year-old Dubois is eager to reclaim a title after a loss to Usyk back in July of the previous year at Wembley Stadium, which saw him knocked out and lose his IBF championship. This bout represents Dubois’ opportunity to become a world champion once again in his return to the ring.
Event Details
The event’s main card is set to commence at approximately 5 p.m. BST, culminating with the anticipated main event, where ring-walks are projected to occur around 10 p.m. BST. Fans can catch all the action through DAZN, which offers streaming options on various devices including smart TVs, phones, tablets, and gaming consoles. A subscription is necessary, with options including an annual super-saver subscription priced at £119.99 or a more flexible monthly pass for £25.99.
Undercard Matches
In addition to the main event, the undercard consists of several exciting matches:
- Jack Rafferty will take on Ekow Essuman in junior welterweight action.
- Jared Anderson faces Solomon Dacres in the heavyweight category.
- Liam Cameron battles Bradley Rea in light heavyweight competition.
- Khaleel Majid against Gavin Gwynne in junior welterweights.
