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Dubois and Wardley Set for Heavyweight Rematch
Daniel Dubois makes the first defense of his WBO heavyweight title against Fabio Wardley on Saturday. The rematch is at London's O2 Arena.
- 2 knockdowns hit Dubois early in May before he stopped Wardley.
- 41 knockouts across 43 combined wins between the two fighters.
- 23 of 26 fights won by Dubois; May was Wardley's first loss.
- DAZN carries the fight on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Why it matters: Wardley's injuries from May are the central question of fight week. Dubois' manager Riz Khan said Wardley had "not fully healed from his injuries."
- Wardley says the May damage was cosmetic and his nose was not broken.
- Wardley's manager Michael Ofo accused Dubois of head-leading and rabbit punching.
- Trainer Ben Davison and referee Howard Foster faced scrutiny for a late stoppage.
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Where they split: Coverage divides over whether Wardley should be fighting again so soon after the beating he took in May.
Center coverage, 6 sources: The center frames it as a sporting contest, gathering expert predictions that largely favor Dubois.
BBC News19hDubois vs Wardley 2 predictions for heavyweight WBO title fight from fighters and punditsESPN3dDubois vs. Wardley 2: What the stats tell us about the fightForbes8hUsyk Vacated His Belts. The Dubois Vs. Wardley 2 Winner Could Be Boxing’s Top Active HeavyweightHeavy13hHow to Watch Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Start Time, TV Channel and Streaming DetailsPennLive8hHow to watch Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley title fight: Time, PPV, streaming detailsReuters1dWardley out for revenge in WBO heavyweight title rematch with Dubois
Left coverage, 3 sources: The left frames the rematch around Wardley's risk, questioning whether returning so quickly after a punishing loss is wise.
Right coverage, 2 sources: The right centers Dubois' own view that Wardley is gambling with his health in a blood sport.
What’s next: Most pundits polled by BBC Sport pick Dubois, several by early stoppage. Richard Riakporhe gave Wardley a 60-40 edge.
- Wardley says he will fight more tactically and cites his comeback against Frazer Clarke.
- Has Wardley fully recovered from the damage he took in May?
- Would a Wardley win lead to a trilogy fight?
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