Dubois and Wardley at career-heaviest for rematch
Britons Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley both weigh in at their career-heaviest for Saturday's heavyweight world-title rematch in London.
Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley both stepped on the scales at their career-heaviest before their heavyweight world-title rematch in London. The WBO champion Dubois tipped the scales at 18st 2lb (115kg), while Wardley weighed in at 17st 10lb (112kg). Their intense bout in Manchester earlier this year saw Wardley knock Dubois down twice before the Londoner prevailed in the 11th round.
Dubois, who is more than 2lb heavier for the rematch, promised a cleaner performance, while Wardley vowed to seek revenge with a knockout win. The final pre-fight weigh-in took place at a bustling market in east London, with a smaller crowd than when the fighters weighed in earlier. Dubois seemed in a sour mood, while Wardley appeared relaxed and ready to take on his former rival.
The fight is expected to be a blockbuster, with lucrative opportunities awaiting the winner, including a potential showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
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