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Both heavyweights are promoted by Queensberry, but Dubois joked this week that his victory would open up more immediate options for Warren’s growing stable of heavyweight challengers.

Wardley has already made it clear he has no interest in fighting his stablemate Moses Itauma, even if the undefeated challenger becomes mandatory challenger, while Dubois already has a history with Oleksandr Usyk after losing twice to the unified heavyweight champion.

Dubois suggested that his victory could ease Queensberry into a faster path to major heavyweight intramurals.

“It’ll definitely be better for Frank if I win. It’s a better fight, right, Frank?” Dubois said, sitting next to Warren during a media roundtable.

“It’s as much about skill as punching power. I think I’ll show I have a punch and some boxing skills.

“I am the one who has amateur experience and amateur pedigree, so I will show it tonight.

“Fabio was lucky when he showed up, but his luck ran out when he faced me. You’ve seen him come back from the dead in fights, but he couldn’t do it this time.”

Warren reportedly smiled when Dubois commented that he preferred Dubois winning. The Queensberry promoter later pointed to the strength of his heavyweight stable, which currently includes Dubois, Wardley, Itauma and mandatory WBC title challenger Agit Kabayel.

Saturday’s fight carries stern consequences for both heavyweight fighters. Wardley enters undefeated and defends his WBO title for the first time, while Dubois tries to bounce back from his second loss to Usyk.

The winner could move closer to an undisputed title shot against Usyk or potentially a future fight involving Itauma, who is quickly climbing the ranks of the heavyweight division.

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Dan Rafael reported that Aleem weighed 128.8 pounds, which was 2.8 pounds over the featherweight limit. Leo successfully made weight for the fight that was scheduled to headline a Salita Promotions gala on Saturday on DAZN.

“Ra’eese Aleem weighed in at 128.8 pounds – 2.8 pounds over the featherweight limit – and his mandatory challenge to IBF champion Angelo Leo (who made weight), which was scheduled to headline Saturday’s Salita Promotions gala on DAZN, has been canceled,” Rafael wrote on X.

The remainder of the card is expected to go on as planned despite the main event being canceled.

The fight would be Aleem’s first chance to win the featherweight world title after moving up from the 122-pound division. Leo was preparing for his first defense of the IBF featherweight title he won last year.

The missed weigh-in brought more attention to Aleem’s path to a mandatory title shot. The 35-year-old has fought just three times since a split decision loss to Sam Goodman in June 2023, averaging one fight per year while failing to record a victory over an established challenger. Some fans were already wondering why Aleem was given a title shot under such circumstances.

Leo also entered the fight in an awkward place. The IBF’s mandatory mandate prevented him from pursuing other opportunities, while Top Rank’s modern relationship with DAZN opened the door to bigger fights in the featherweight division. Friday’s cancellation could now leave Leo available for a more high-profile fight against WBO champion Rafael Espinoza or WBC belt holder Bruce Carrington.

Commission laws in Georgia reportedly entitle Leo to a full purse despite the competition being canceled due to his successful weight gain. The canceled mandatory defense could also create uncertainty over Aleem’s position in the IBF rankings after exceeding the featherweight limit by almost three pounds.