Fabio Wardley Hints at May 9 Showdown with Deontay Wilder
Boxing fans will see Fabio Wardley defend his WBO heavyweight title on May 9. The Co-op Live Arena in Manchester hosts the Queensberry Promotions event. The card is live on DAZN pay-per-view and runs under the billing “Don’t Blink.”
Wardley versus Dubois
Wardley meets Daniel Dubois in the main event. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds for Wardley’s WBO belt. Expect heavy hitting and high stakes.
Wardley enters with a 20-0-1 record. He has 19 knockouts. His notable wins include bouts with Justis Huni, Frazer Clarke, and Joseph Parker.
Dubois brings a 22-3 record into the fight. He has stopped 21 opponents. His destructive win over Anthony Joshua remains a defining result.
Wardley’s comments on larger opponents
Fabio Wardley Hints at May 9 Showdown with Deontay Wilder after he named Wilder among potential opponents. He said both Wilder and Derek Chisora were on his shortlist before Dubois.
Wardley also spoke about ambitions to fight in the United States. He mentioned venues such as Madison Square Garden and Las Vegas. He said a big American name would help make that move.
What a Wilder meeting would mean
A clash with Deontay Wilder would raise Wardley’s global profile. It would likely target major U.S. arenas and big-ticket PPV sales. Promoters would see it as a marquee heavyweight event.
Full fight card
- Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois — 12 rounds — WBO heavyweight title
- Jared Anderson vs Solomon Dacres — 10 rounds — heavyweights
- Jack Rafferty vs Ekow Essuman — 10 rounds — super lightweights
- Liam Cameron vs Bradley Rea — 10 rounds — light heavyweights
- Khaleel Majid vs Gavin Gwynne — 10 rounds — super lightweights
The matchup promises fireworks given both main-event fighters’ power. Fans should expect early action and potential stoppages. Analysts will be watching each camp closely.
DAZN will carry the card on pay-per-view. Stay with Filmogaz.com for live updates, results, and post-fight analysis. Coverage will include highlights and expert reaction.
