"The only expectation I have is that it will end in a knockout, Fabio Wardley says cheerfully as he looks ahead to his dangerous first defence of the WBO world heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois in Manchester on Saturday night. Don't Blink is the promotional tagline for a battle between two powerful yet vulnerable heavyweights."
"Dubois has been beaten three times in 25 fights while dispatching his other opponents with brutal efficiency. Two years ago, the unbeaten Wardley came close to defeat against Frazer Clarke in their first fight, which ended up being a draw after a damaging bloodbath for both men."
"Whether that knockout comes early, which I've done in the past, or whether that comes later, which I've also done in the past, who knows? Wardley continues. It depends on whether Daniel wants to come and meet me, or if he is going to be more on the back foot and staying away from me for a bit."
Fabio Wardley defends his WBO world heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois in Manchester, with both fighters known for devastating punching power and vulnerability. Wardley, a former white-collar boxer with limited amateur experience, has demonstrated an ability to find ways to win despite inconsistent performances. He defeated Joseph Parker to claim the title and remains confident of victory. Dubois, beaten three times in 25 fights, possesses brutal efficiency against other opponents. The fight is promoted as potentially the most dramatic heavyweight contest of the year, with Wardley expecting a knockout regardless of whether Dubois fights aggressively or defensively.
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