The WBO heavyweight champion’s trainer, Ben Davidson, says Fabio Wadley is ready for a “penalty shootout” with British rival Daniel Dubois.
Wardley will make the first defense of his WBO belt against Dubois when two of Britain’s most explosive heavyweights share the ring in Manchester on May 9.
Dubois showed his punching power with stoppage wins over Anthony Joshua, Filip Hrgovic and Jarrell Miller, but Wardley also showed his menace by ruthlessly stopping Joseph Parker and Justis Huni.
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Dubois refused to shake Wardley’s hand after they first confronted him at the launch press conference ahead of the fight.
““I think it’s going to be a shootout,” Davidson said. sky sportsWhen asked about Wardley v. Dubois.
“As Fabio said, he is not worried about penalties. There is a risk, but he knows it. And he is not afraid of it. I think that is what makes Fabio Fabio.
“He’s going to be smart in his approach to those types of fights, taking advantage of certain scenarios and moments that work in his favor and trying to nullify those that go against him.
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Andy Scott previews Wardley’s title defense against Dubois and expects fans to be in for a treat.
“We know it won’t be a long fight. Fabio Wadley is the best of sports entertainment.
“We’re excited about that.”
Wardley’s dramatic wins over Huni and Parker were recognized by the British Boxing Board of Control, which named the undefeated 31-year-old boxer of the year at an awards ceremony on Sunday.
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“There’s so much more to me,” Wardley said. sky sports.
“I had my head go through the ceiling 10 fights ago and all I saw above me was clear sky.
“I was like, ‘Okay, the sky’s the limit. Let’s go, let’s keep moving.’
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Wardley suggests that Dubois’ front-foot fighting style would make for a good match and would suit him when the two meet.
“The reason I choose someone like Daniel Dubois is because of the ambition for real fights, real opponents, real achievements. I hope we can have a great fight and I’ll be back here next year for Fighter of the Year or Contest of the Year.
“I was committed to the idea of constantly pushing and challenging myself.”
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