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Dubois vs Wardley 2: British heavyweights weigh in at career heaviest for world-title rematch
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley both weighed in at their career-heaviest ahead of their heavyweight world-title rematch in London, with Dubois at 18st 2lb (115kg) and Wardley at 17st 10lb (112kg).
- Their first fight in May was a thrilling encounter, with Wardley scoring two knockdowns before Dubois rallied to stop him in the 11th round.
- Wardley expressed confidence and aims for a cleaner performance, predicting a knockout victory for himself in the rematch.
- The weigh-in event at Old Spitalfields Market attracted a modest crowd, with Wardley appearing relaxed and engaging with fans, while Dubois remained reserved and focused.
- Despite their fierce rivalry, the face-off was calm and without incident, with Dubois quickly leaving the stage after the event.
