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Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois: Eddie Hearn predictions

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Fabio Wardley will defend his WBO heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois on Saturday in Manchester live on DAZN on pay-per-view. Photo: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney

Eddie Hearn has provided his predictions for Saturday’s world heavyweight title fight between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois.

Wardley will defend his WBO world heavyweight title against former IBF champion Dubois on Saturday at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, live on DAZN.

Hearn had previously promoted Wardley and supported the Ipswich favorite, who handed ‘Dynamite’ his fourth professional defeat in his first title defence.

“I supported Wardley about five times and he proved me wrong five times,” Hearn told the media.

“I don’t even really want to support him, but if you ask me honestly, I believe Wardley will stop Daniel Dubois at the end of the fight.”

Fabio Wardley will defend his WBO heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois on Saturday in Manchester live on DAZN on pay-per-view. Photo: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney

Dubois enters the fight as an underdog and coming off a fifth-round knockout loss to Oleksandr Usyk last August.

The 28-year-old lost the IBF belt and retained it after the fifth round knockout of Anthony Joshua in 2024 in favor of the Ukrainian champion.

Wardley was elevated to full WBO champion in November after Usyk chose to vacate the title rather than face him.

Wardley and Dubois face to face ahead of Saturday's world title clash Photo: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney
Wardley and Dubois face to face ahead of Saturday’s world title clash Photo: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney

31-year-old arrested Joseph Parker in his final appearance in October to win the interim championship before being promoted to the full WBO title list.

The knockout ratio between them is 95% and Wardley insists the fight won’t last long.

“A lot of action,” he said Professional boxing fans.

“Total action.

Usyk knocked out Dubois in five rounds. Photo: Photo credit: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney
Usyk knocked out Dubois in five rounds. Photo: Photo credit: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney

“It’s not really something you need referees for.

“I think they’ll have an effortless night at work.

“Just tune in. May 9. Fireworks.”

Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven on May 23 in Egypt. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Usyk will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven on May 23 in Egypt. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The owner of the WBC, WBA and IBF crowns, Usyk, has already revealed that he wants to face the winner of Saturday’s fight.

The 39-year-old will defend the WBC belt for the first time against a former kickboxing champion, Rico Verhoeven May 23 in Egypt.

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The Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight will be a fight for the Fight of Britain belt

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Joshua and Fury have signed a contract to fight. Photo: Mark Robinson

Tyson Fury will fight Anthony Joshua for the belt later this year.

Fury and Joshua yes signed contracts until the final fight, which is scheduled to take place in November.

“AJ” must first defeat Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyad, while a warm-up fight for Fury is currently being discussed.

Although no world title is on the line, Ring magazine revealed that the long-time rivals will compete for the “Fight for Britain” belt.

The custom belt awarded to the winner is made of 100% gold.

Fury called for a long-awaited fight with Joshua after beating Arslanbek Makhmudov on points following his return to the ring following his retirement last month.

“AJ”, who was watching the event from ringside, declined his invitation to the ring at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Fury revealed after the fight that he had no interest in fighting anyone other than Joshua.

Joshua and Fury have signed a contract to fight. Photo: Mark Robinson

“If there’s no Anthony Joshua next time, I’m not interested in boxing,” the 37-year-old said.

“I’ll eat a thousand Easter eggs, reach 35 stone and leave, I’m not interested.

“It’s either him or I’m gone again.

“Now I’m only interested in AJ.

“It’s a defining fight for British boxing; it either happens or it doesn’t.”

Joshua is fighting for the first time since Jake Paul’s sixth-round knockout in December against Prengi, who has been beaten once in his professional career.

Ten days later, the two-time world heavyweight champion was involved in a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends and left him with minor injuries.

“It’s no secret that I’ve taken some time to consolidate and rebuild to be ready to get back into the ring, and today is the next step in that journey,” the 36-year-old said.

“I am delighted to have agreed to a multi-fight contract starting on July 25 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

“I’m looking forward to competing and continuing where I left off.

“Like I said. The landlord will collect rent. That’s for sure.”

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How to buy Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois tickets for the heavyweight fight in Manchester

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This weekend in Manchester, Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois will face each other two British heavyweight fighters. The pair will break through the barriers at Co-op Live on Saturday (May 9) as they headline “Don’t Blink.”

This will be the first time Wardley (20-0-1, 19 KO) will have to defend his WBO title since it was elevated from interim status following his victory over Joseph Parker in October. Meanwhile, if Dubois (22-3, 21 KO) were victorious, he would become heavyweight world champion for the second time.

Although the competition is only a few days away, boxing fans can still purchase last-minute tickets from several official retailers. These include, among others: general admission options next VIP and guest packages.

Here are all the key details about purchasing Wardley vs Dubois tickets.

VIP and guest tickets

Unique seat is offering a number of official VIP and hospitality packages for the fight, but there are currently fewer than 10 tickets up for grabs. This is for Lounge package priced at £179 per person.

This will allow fans to enjoy the fight from seats adjacent to the stage, on the arena suite level, with access to a “luxury” private bar serving food and drinks, avoiding long lines for entry. Separate apartment service will also be available in the living room throughout the evening.

There is a catch, however, as fans must pay a booking fee of £8.95 per ticket. Those who want to be closer to the action can alternatively choose Ticketmaster VIP package from £109.95 to £854.50 per person, with the most premium option offering ringside seats and exclusive access to the Co-op Backstage Club.

This also includes a free food and drink package and a program of events at no extra cost.

General admission tickets

Ticket sales manager still offers general admission tickets in most areas of the Co-op Live arena, with prices starting from £49.95 for higher tiers. Costs naturally escalate as you get closer to the ring, with many of the lower tier seats being priced at £174.95 each.

Floor entry tickets are the most costly general admission option available and range from £174.95 to £570.95. However, for this additional expense, guests will be located near the ring in blocks C1-C3, directly behind the VIP area.

Customers should be aware that Ticketmaster charges additional fees of up to £3.25 per order.

Ticket sales and viagogo

Ticket resale

Many resale tickets are also available on sites such as StubHub AND viagogo. These are official tickets purchased by fans who have listed them for sale on websites and can cost more than their face value, with many single or multiple ticket options available.

Prices here may change as the event gets closer, but at the time of writing the cheapest prices on StubHub are £74.84 each. These are located on the upper tier of the Co-op, while lower tier seats start from £151.69 and floor seats for £301.24.

There are also a few VIP ticket optionsbut these £800 face value tickets are valued at £1,204.96 each. This may change in the days leading up to the fight as sellers lower prices to make sales, but this is never guaranteed.

The same applies viagogowhere ticket prices currently range from £71 to £1,233. Again, the cheaper options are located furthest from the ring, with prices increasing on the lower level and upper floor.

Stream Wardley vs Dubois on DAZN

For those who prefer to watch from the comfort of home, the Wardley vs. Dubois match will be broadcast live on DAZN. There are currently two ways to watch: order pay-per-view for a one-off payment of £24.99 or receive it as a bundle at no extra cost The highest level of DAZN.

This fresh premium subscription includes at least 12 PPVs each year, including Usyk vs. Rico (May 23) and Joshua vs. Prenga (July 25). It also provides access to over 185 fight nights from promoters such as Queensbury, Matchoom and Misfits.

This single subscription starts from £24.99 per month or £249.99 per year, with the latter saving you £49.89. DAZN claims the Ultimate tier offers potential savings of £320 per year compared to purchasing 12 separate PPV fights individually. There is one caveat, however: customers must commit to a 12-month contract to secure these prices and benefits.

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Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois – Odds and Betting Guide

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Fabio Wardley will defend his WBO heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois on Saturday in Manchester live on DAZN on pay-per-view. Photo: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney

Fabio Wardley is a marginal favorite to defeat Daniel Dubois in Saturday’s world heavyweight title clash in Manchester.

Wardley makes his first defense of his WBO crown against former world champion Dubois at Co-op Live in Manchester, live on DAZN.

Wardley was promoted from the interim title list to full WBO titleholder in November after Oleksandr Usyk decided to vacate the belt rather than fight him.

The player from Ipswich is a 4/5 favorite Bet365 make an effective defense, while his opponent is slightly weaker at 1/1.

Wardley has 19 wins after the break, including dramatic ones Won in the 11th round last time out against Joseph Parker the 31-year-old is expected to win in the same manner at 13/10, with “Dynamite” already having been stopped in three previous losses.

Fabio Wardley will defend his WBO heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois on Saturday in Manchester live on DAZN on pay-per-view. Photo: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney

Wardley last won by decision in his pro debut in 2017 and is priced at 6/1 to do the same here.

Dubois, like his opponent, has a 95% knockout rate, and his best chance of winning is seen at the distance at 7/4.

The 28-year-old last won by decision in 2018 and is priced at 6/1 to win on points.

Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
  • Fabio Wardley will win the fight: 4/5
  • Fabio Wardley by KO/TKO/DQ: 13/10
  • Fabio Wardley by decision or technical decision: 6/1
  • Daniel Dubois will win the fight: 1/1
  • Daniel Dubois by KO/TKO/DQ: 7/4
  • Daniel Dubois by decision or technical decision: 6/1
  • Draw or technical draw: 16/1
Round bets

Fabio Wardley

  • Win in round 1: 50/1
  • Win in round 2: 40/1
  • To win in round 3: 28/1
  • To win in round 4: 22/1
  • To win in round 5: 18/1
  • To win in round 6: 16/1
  • To win in round 7: 16/1
  • To win round 8: 16/1
  • To win round 9: 16/1
  • To win in round 10: 18/1
  • To win in round 11: 22/1
  • To win in round 12: 28/1
  • To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1

Daniel Dubois

  • Win in round 1: 40/1
  • To win in round 2: 28/1
  • To win in round 3: 22/1
  • To win in round 4: 22/1
  • To win in round 5: 20/1
  • To win in round 6: 18/1
  • To win in round 7: 20/1
  • To win in round 8: 22/1
  • To win in round 9: 25/1
  • To win in round 10: 28/1
  • To win in round 11: 40/1
  • To win in round 12: 50/1
  • To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1

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