Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley 2, Sebastian Fundora returns: 5 things for a busy boxing weekend

1. Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley will rematch in London on Saturday night at the O2 Arena. Dubois, who has become a two-time world heavyweight champion, defeated Wardley via TKO in May. Wardley is seeking revenge and to regain the WBO title that was taken from him just 163 days ago. This rematch is the third heavyweight world title fight in the UK in 2026, highlighting the current dominance of the division in the country.

2. Sebastian Fundora, the WBC super welterweight champion, is preparing for his mandatory unification fight against Ermal Hadribeaj in Las Vegas. Fundora, who has only been defeated once in his career, is mature and ready to learn from past mistakes. His corner, Ermal Hadribeaj, is also returning to the US for the first time since 2023, having fought in Germany, Albania, Uzbekistan, and Croatia.

3. Brandon Figueroa, the former WBA featherweight champion, missed weight by 1.4 pounds before his scheduled fight with Tomoki Kameda in Las Vegas. It is unclear whether the fight will continue as a non-title bout now that Figueroa has lost his belt. Figueroa is known for his aggressive, high-volume fighting style, while Kameda brings discipline and experience to the 126-pound division.

4. Justin Pauldo, a journeyman fighter with a 1-121-1 record, will face Rene Tellez in a lightweight match on Friday night in Chandler, Arizona. Pauldo, a Las Vegas local, is a home favorite and aims to prove himself against a dangerous Mexican challenger. Tellez, also 27 years old, has a solid record and a winning streak, but Pauldo is confident in his abilities to dominate the fight.