Wardley Defends 1st WBO Heavyweight Title Against Dubois — Dubois Vs Wardley

Fabio Wardley puts his WBO heavyweight title on the line for the first time against Daniel Dubois on Saturday in dubois vs wardley at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. The all-British title fight arrives with both men carrying knockout-heavy records, and Dubois could leave as a two-time world champion at 28.

Wardley And Dubois

Wardley brings 19 knockouts in 20 victories into the bout, while Dubois has 21 knockouts in 22 wins. Both have stopped 95% of the opponents they have beaten, which makes a clean decision the less obvious path on paper.

The challenger also arrives with a route back to the top of the division. Dubois has already been a world champion once, and victory in Manchester would make him a two-time titleholder.

Co-op Live Undercard

The first fight begins at 18:00 on DAZN PPV, giving the card a long runway before the main event. Radio commentary starts at 19:00 BST on Radio 5 Sports Extra, Sounds, and the Sport website and app, with live text commentary beginning at 20:00 on the website and app.

The undercard features Callum Morrell against Zac Chelli at light-heavyweight, Jack Rafferty against Ekow Essuman at light-welterweight, Bakhodir Jalolov against Agron Smakici at heavyweight, Liam Cameron against Bradley Rea at light-heavyweight, and Khaleel Majid against Gavin Gwynne at light-welterweight.

Manchester Night Window

Radio coverage moves to Radio 5 Live at 22:00, and Wardley v Dubois ringwalks are expected around 22:30. That timing gives viewers and listeners a clear sequence for the night, with the title fight sitting at the center of a card built around heavy-hitting matchups and a rare all-British heavyweight world title encounter outside London.

For Wardley, the night is his first defense. For Dubois, it is a chance to turn a crowded British heavyweight scene back in his direction and leave Manchester with the belt.