Fabio Wardley vows to break Daniel Dubois in high voltage WBO heavyweight title showdown after refusing friendly fist-bump

Fabio Wardley has sent a strong warning to Daniel Dubois ahead of their upcoming WBO heavyweight title fight on May 9 at the Co-op Live in Manchester. The two heavyweights came face-to-face at a fiery launch press conference in London. Tensions rose as both camps exchanged words, and Dubois refused Wardley’s offer of a respectful fist-bump during their final staredown.

Speaking after the event, Wardley made it clear he plans to push Dubois to his limits. He believes the champion struggles when placed under sustained pressure. Notably, Dubois, who has suffered defeats to Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk, in the past. He has faced criticism in the past for how those fights ended. Now Wardley insists that he will force Dubois into another breaking point.

Fabio Wardley to target Daniel Dubois’ past weaknesses ahead of May 9 fight

The clash between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois promises fireworks. Wardley has boldly predicted that he will force Dubois to surrender under relentless pressure when they meet for the WBO heavyweight title fight.

After the heated press conference, Wardley spoke exclusively to DAZN. He said that he firmly believes he can make Dubois mentally and physically fold during the fight. He suggested that no matter how the bout unfolds, he will apply enough pressure to make the champion either take a knee or have his corner stop the fight. Wardley acknowledged Dubois has shown courage in his previous contests but pointed to his losses against Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk as examples of his vulnerability.

Wardley argued that when fights become difficult and momentum shifts, Dubois appears to lose direction and often struggle to adapt to the situation. He believes that creating discomfort and chaos will be the key to his victory in the upcoming fight.

Meanwhile, Dubois, a former IBF champion, has lost only three times in his professional career. However, critics have questioned his decision to take a knee in the Joyce bout. Against Usyk, especially in their second meeting, he found it hard to deal with the Ukrainian’s movement and precision.

Despite Wardley’s confidence, experts believe he will face serious danger. Dubois is younger, experienced at elite level, and carries the real knockout power. Wardley may predict a stoppage, but he will likely need to withstand heavy fire before he can test Dubois’ resolve inside the ring.





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