Fabio Wardley is eagerly anticipating his upcoming match, and fans are buzzing about his return to the ring as the new world heavyweight champion.
Last year, the knockout sensation from Ipswich secured the interim WBO title after delivering a thrilling late stoppage against Joseph Parker. However, when the reigning champion Oleksandr Usyk chose not to fulfill his mandatory obligations, the title was declared vacant, leading to Wardley being promoted to full champion status by the sanctioning body.
Although he didn’t earn the championship belt through a traditional bout, Wardley's journey is nothing short of a fairytale. Time and again, he has demonstrated his resilience and skill, often overcoming significant challenges. He has made it abundantly clear that he is ready to embrace more tough challenges, and he is now gearing up for what will be his first title defense.
While the prospect of an undisputed match against Usyk seems distant—if not entirely unlikely—a potential matchup with veteran heavyweight Derek Chisora fell through when Chisora opted to face Deontay Wilder instead. Now, with a host of formidable contenders in the top fifteen rankings, Wardley’s team is eager to finalize an announcement for a fight slated for late April or May.
In a recent conversation with Sky Sports, manager Michael ‘Magic’ Ofo revealed that discussions regarding a showdown with Daniel Dubois are currently underway.
"Fabio is definitely interested in fighting Daniel Dubois. An all-British clash for the world heavyweight title would be electrifying!" said Ofo, highlighting the excitement surrounding such a matchup.
Dubois, who recently resumed training under former coach Don Charles, faced a setback last year when he lost his IBF world title to Usyk, getting stopped in the fifth round of that undisputed championship bout. Determined to regain his status, Dubois has openly stated his intention to become a two-time world champion, and his camp has shown a strong interest in facing Wardley.
This potential duel is one that fans are enthusiastically anticipating—two of the biggest punchers in British boxing squaring off in what promises to be an exhilarating domestic showdown.
