Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois are set to collide for the WBO heavyweight title in six weeks’ time, and Frazer Clarke, who has shared the ring with both men, has revealed his thoughts ahead of the fight.
Clarke famously battled to a draw when he challenged Wardley for the British heavyweight title in March 2024, that being the only blemish on Wardley’s otherwise perfect undefeated record. Although, seven months later, in their rematch, Clarke was knocked out in the opening round.
Since then, the Ipswich man has made major moves at the world level, halting both Justis Huni and Joseph Parker to first become the WBO Interim heavyweight champion, before Usyk’s title vacation saw him elevated to full WBO world champion.
Against Dubois, a former sparring partner of Clarke’s, Wardley has accepted a difficult challenge for an attempted first defence of his new belt.
Speaking to Boxing News, ‘Big Fraze’ admitted that he finds it hard to back against Wardley, given what he has achieved since their two fights.
“I keep changing my mind all of the time. Five minutes ago, on another interview, I was [leaning] one way but it’s just a fantastic fight. It is probably the fight with the most questions over the last few years, but I am looking forward to it.
“I can’t pick a winner, but I find it really hard to bet against Fabio nowadays because he has proved me wrong so many times.”
Wardley-Dubois takes place on Saturday, May 9, at the Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester, in what may well be the most evenly-matched all-British heavyweight world title contest in boxing history.
