Boxing

Time for Garcia and Haney to take place from each other – for now

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1 year ago

May 3, 2025

Modern York – a rematch between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney was one of the most anticipated fights of 2025, taking into account the circumstances of their romance in 2024. Garcia dropped Haney three times, but saw his decision to set off to the competition without a drug test.

It was expected that their heated competition would be Crescendo in a massive revenge and enhance expectations, they were placed in separate duels in relation to the unique Times Square setting. The plan excluded by the chairman of Saudi Arabia at General Entertainment Authority, Turki Alalshikh, eventually became a complete disaster when the youthful stars turned into bad performances that made Garcia upset Rolando Romero and Haneya in Snooazer against Jose Ramiez.

After what happened on Friday, the only person interested in the rematch of Garcia-Haney was Romero.

“I don’t even think about what will happen next,” said Romero after his unanimous victory. “I think Devin and Ryan should get a rematch and do a huge one.”

Huge? Not after what happened in Modern York. Haney-Ramiąz was the leader of the worst fight of the year, combining 503 blows, the third worst in the history of compublices in a 12-round fight. But Garcia and Romero outdoed him an hour, combining 490 blows. The air was released from the balloon and the issued look between Haney and Garcia was leveled after Romero’s nervousness.

What now?

Alalshikh could still go to the rematch this year, but considering how terrible their fights were, Garcia and Haney would go best in opposite directions until they regain the lost Mojo. It can be argued that the rematch should happen on Friday, without any warrior. But what was done and the time has come to go further.

In the case of Garcia, there will be questions about his performance, i.e. at night and day compared to his fight with Haney last year. Did drugs to improve performance really lend a hand? You can make this, considering how lackluster and uninvolved he looked against Romero. He will have to buy back in the next fight, and he can also be in his best interest that he will go back to 140 pounds. Who the next is fighting, is anyone guessing. But he will need an opponent, such as a hardly striking subject Matias or Liam Paro, who is ready to get involved and offer him the opportunity to land his left hook trademark. Garcia is in a hard place and will have to work tough to rinse the terrible taste of this fight from the fans.

Haney is still undefeated, but he saw his supply fell with a performance against Ramirez. However, he is still a world -class boxer and can return to 140 pounds. Fighting with Teofimo Lopez – who easily overtook Arnold Barboza Jr. On Friday – it may be engaging. Or it can be set in a queue to fight in front of Romero. Although he was not stimulating, Haney is still an extremely talented warrior and deserves a great fight.

Meanwhile, Lopez leaves Modern York as the greatest winner. His fight was by no means stimulating, but he was far from his guilt because he was excellent in Barbozy’s analysis. He has many options, none of which should be against IBF and WBA WBA Jaron “BOOTS” HEADIS, which he appointed after winning in the decision. Instead, he should defend his 140-Funt WBO title. If Haney does not fight Romero, the honor should go to Lopez. Regardless of whom he chooses, Lopez got distance from Garcia and Haney. Now he only needs the right dance partner who supported the pound ladder for pounds.

One thing is certain: on Friday evening he created more problems than solutions. Haney and Garcia must separate and recover the rush before they face each other again.

Boxing

Tony Bellews Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: Yep, I Said It

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4 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Tony Bellew's Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: "Yep, I Said It"

Tony Bellew is going against the grain for tonight’s Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch.

The pair meet again just five months on from their thrilling first encounter, with Dubois now WBO champion having won the belt from Wardley via eleventh round stoppage.

After surviving two early knockdowns, the Londoner – who is now in his second stint as heavyweight titlist – took over the contest with a solid jab setting up thudding attacks that exhausted Wardley.

Though the Ipswich man stayed on his feet throughout, referee Howard Foster waved it off as the punishment because too much.

It is how the fight ended, and those last few rounds in which Dubois was largely dominating, that make him a strong favourite to retain his belt.

Giving his prediction to the BBCformer cruiserweight world champion Bellew backed Wardley to have success early again, but capitalise fully this time and end it.

“I’m going to be the difference. I am going to back Fabio Wardley by knockout within six rounds. Yep, I said [it]. I’m going for Fab within six.”

Dubois was on the canvas within ten seconds last time out, and took a knee in the third when hurt again.

Bellew has questioned Dubois’ resolve in the past, pointing to his stoppage loss to Joe Joyce as proof that there is a point he can be pushed to that he is not willing to go beyond. Many, however, will look to the first Wardley performance and disagree.

Both men recorded the highest weights of their careers on the scalessuggesting that neither will be changing the gameplan to a more measured affair, rather looking to engage in round 13 from the off tonight at London’s O2.

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Peter Fury Shares Final Thoughts on Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: I Still Think That

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5 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Peter Fury Shares Final Thoughts on Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: "I Still Think That"

Top trainer Peter Fury has offered his expert analysis on the rematch between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, believing it is still a 50/50 fight.

Others, meanwhile, will argue that Dubois should be made a considerable favourite, based on how he was able to dismantle Wardley in their first encounter.

In order to do so, the ‘Dynamite’ puncher was compelled to climb off the canvas in rounds one and three, having been put down by blows to the top of his head.

Proceedings then became a little one-sided as Dubois, utilising his fundamentals, managed to score an 11th-round finish with his thudding jab and superior footwork.

Wardley, however, wasted little time before activating the rematch clause in their contract and, in turn, securing the chance to reclaim his WBO title at London’s O2 Arena tomorrow evening.

Many will argue that such a swift turnaround could lead to his downfall while, due to his power and toughness, others would suggest that the 31-year-old is always dangerous, no matter the opponent standing across from him.

As such, coach Fury has told Boxing King Media that, while Dubois is rightfully brimming with confidence, it would be foolish to entirely dismiss Wardley’s attributes.

“I think it’s a great heavyweight fight – Dubois has got heavy hands and a good jab as well, so it’ll be interesting.

“You’ve got to say Wardley’s got it all to do, because the confidence of Dubois will be high. And if Dubois’ super confident, he’s a problem.

“But let’s see – Wardley was able to hurt Dubois early on. I still think that fight is a 50/50 fight.”

If he emerges victorious against Wardley, then Dubois will likely be targeting a unification match with Agit Kabayel or Filip Hrgovic in 2027.

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Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Round-by-Round Live Updates and Results

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7 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Round-by-Round Live Updates and Results

Daniel Dubois will face Fabio Wardley in a rematch of a heavyweight slugfest from earlier this year, with Dubois defending the WBO heavyweight title he took from Wardley on that night.

Live coverage will kick off at 2 pm ET, and we’ll have results and updates during the four-fight, main card undercard, then live, round-by-round scoring and updates for the main event itself.

How to watch Dubois vs Wardley 2

Start time: 2:00 pm ET for main card, prelims begin at 11:00 am ET

Streaming: DAZN (Ultimate subscription or Pay-Per-View)

PPV Cost: As a standalone, one-off purchase Pay-Per-View, the price is $59.99 (or £24.99). With DAZN’s Ultimate tier, the show is included as part of your subscription.

Location: O2 Arena – London, England