Everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's WBO heavyweight title clash between reigning champion Fabio Wardley and challenger Daniel Dubois at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.
Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois arrives as one of the standout heavyweight clashes of the year, with the WBO world title adding real stakes to an already explosive matchup.
This is much more than just another heavyweight bout. The fight, billed as "Don't Blink", brings together two of the division's most dangerous punchers with a combined knockout rate of 95%. Wardley enters with an unbeaten record having secured late knockouts in his last two fights against Justis Huni and Joseph Parker, while Dubois is coming off his second stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk in July.
What Time Is Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois Fight?
The Wardley vs Dubois showdown gets underway at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester with the main card starting at 6:00 PM BST. Ring walks between the two heavyweights are expected around 11:00 PM BST, though timings can shift depending on how long the earlier fights last.
Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois Odds
According to recent odds at Oddschecker, Fabio Wardley goes into his WBO heavyweight title defence against Daniel Dubois as the betting favourite, but only just. The market gives him a narrow edge, with an implied win probability of 50%.
Dubois is priced as a live underdog with 45% chance of a victory, which tells you everything about how competitive this fight really is. He might not be the favourite, but he is absolutely in range, especially given his proven knockout power and experience at the top level.
The overall picture is one of a slight but not decisive Wardley advantage. His unbeaten record, current momentum, and home backing all tilt the numbers in his favour, but Dubois remains dangerous throughout due to his ability to end the fight with a single clean shot.
Latest Odds: Fabio Wardley - 1/1 (William Hill)
Daniel Dubois - 21/20 (PricedUp)
Draw - 25/1 (AK Bets)
Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois UnderCard
Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois is headlined by a strong 5-fight undercard in Manchester, with the main event taking place at the Co-op Live Arena on Saturday, May 9.
The Manchester card features competitive action before the WBO title showdown. Jack Rafferty faces Ekow Essuman at 140 pounds, while Bradley Rea takes on Liam Cameron at 175 pounds. David Morrell squares off against Zak Chelli in a catchweight affair, Khaleel Majid meets Gavin Gwynne at 140 pounds, and Bakhodir Jalolov defends against Agron Smakici in another heavyweight encounter.
Key fights include:
- Jack Rafferty vs Ekow Essuman — Super-lightweight
- Bradley Rea vs Liam Cameron — Light-heavyweight
- David Morrell vs Zak Chelli — Light-heavyweight
- Khaleel Majid vs Gavin Gwynne — Super-lightweight
- Bakhodir Jalolov vs Agron Smakici — Heavyweight
View all the Undercard and Boxing markets on the Oddschecker's Boxing Betting page here.
How to Watch Wardley vs Dubois?
Wardley vs Dubois will be broadcast exclusively on DAZN PPV on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The main card begins at 6:00 PM BST with ring walks for the main event expected around 11:00 PM BST, though timings remain subject to change depending on how the undercard fights progress.
In the United Kingdom, the fight is available exclusively through DAZN. A subscription to the streaming service is required to access the broadcast. An annual super-saver subscription costs £119.99 for 12 months, while monthly options are available for those who prefer flexibility. This is exclusively a pay-per-view presentation, meaning there is no free television option available to UK viewers.
Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois Record
Fabio Wardley enters unbeaten with a 20-0-1 record and 19 knockouts, having built momentum through late stoppage wins over Joseph Parker and Justis Huni after trailing on the scorecards. His power and ability to close fights late have become defining traits, along with proven resilience under pressure.
Daniel Dubois comes in at 22-3 with 21 knockouts, having already held world titles and secured big wins over names like Anthony Joshua, Jarrell Miller, and Filip Hrgovic. However, his defeats have all come at elite level, including two stoppages to Oleksandr Usyk, which leaves questions around durability in the deepest rounds.
Wardley tends to grow into fights and carry power late, while Dubois is most dangerous early, relying heavily on explosive finishing ability. If the fight goes beyond the midway point, Wardley’s endurance and consistency could become decisive, but Dubois remains a constant knockout threat from the opening bell.
