Dubois and Wardley weigh in at career highs ahead of London heavyweight title rematch
British fighters Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley stepped on the scales at the O2 Arena, each at their heaviest, as they prepare for their heavyweight world-title rematch on Saturday.
Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley both recorded career-heaviest weights ahead of their heavyweight world-title rematch in London. The WBO champion stepped on the scales at 18 st 2 lb (115 kg), while Wardley weighed in at 17 st 10 lb (112 kg) at the O2 Arena.
The two British rivals previously delivered a fight-of-the-year contender in Manchester, where Wardley knocked Dubois down twice before Dubois stopped his opponent in the 11th round.
"I draw confidence from the successes I had in the first fight – getting knockdowns in the first and third," Wardley, 31, said. "I need to capitalise on those moments better. I'm ready to put on a cleaner performance."
Dubois, 29, is slightly heavier for the rematch, while Wardley has added more than six pounds since their last encounter. When asked for his prediction, Wardley replied, "Revenge, Fabio Wardley, knockout win."
The final pre-fight weigh-in took place at Old Spitalfields Market in east London, drawing a modest crowd beneath the Victorian roof. Wardley arrived early, appeared relaxed, and posed for selfies with supporters. Dubois arrived later, remained quiet and limited his remarks.
"I know him now and know what to expect. I'm ready to go and do my job. I'm ready for a tear up. Let's go," the Londoner said.
The mandatory face-off proceeded without incident, and Dubois left the stage promptly after the proceedings.