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Dubois and Wardley at career-heaviest for rematch

Dubois and Wardley at career-heaviest for rematch

Summary

Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, two British heavyweight boxers, are set to fight for the second time in London. Both fighters weighed more than ever before and hope to win in their rematch after an intense first fight in May.

Key Facts

  • Daniel Dubois weighs 18 stone 2 pounds (115 kg) for the rematch.
  • Fabio Wardley weighs 17 stone 10 pounds (112 kg), adding more weight since their first fight.
  • Their first fight in May ended with Dubois winning by stopping Wardley in the 11th round.
  • Wardley knocked Dubois down twice in their first match but was injured and defeated.
  • The weigh-in took place at Old Spitalfields Market in London with fans attending.
  • Dubois has won 23 of 26 fights with 22 knockouts; Wardley has 20 wins with 19 knockouts.
  • Both fighters have a combined total of 41 knockouts in 43 wins, indicating strong punching power.
  • Promoter Frank Warren is optimistic about big heavyweight fights in the coming years, including a match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in December.
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