Dubois v Wardley 2 – heavyweight title fight predictions
Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley will meet in a heavyweight title rematch at London’s O2 Arena, five months after Dubois stopped Wardley in the 11th round in Manchester. Dubois is defending his WBO world title, while Wardley is seeking to avenge the first professional defeat of his career and become a two-time world champion.
The first fight saw Dubois recover from two knockdowns before taking control, and the pair have recorded 41 knockouts across 43 combined victories. Most of the boxing figures consulted favour Dubois to win again, with some predicting an early stoppage; one gives Wardley a 60-40 chance, citing his resilience and work rate. They agree Wardley has the power to hurt Dubois, so the outcome remains uncertain.
- Dubois defends his WBO title against Wardley in a London rematch.
- Dubois stopped Wardley in the 11th round in their first fight.
- Most predictions favour Dubois, though Wardley’s power could change the result.