Fabio Wardley is set to face Daniel Dubois for the WBO heavyweight world title.
Wardley, after being elevated to WBO world champion, is looking to prove his worth against former IBF champion Dubois. Dubois is entering his third consecutive world title contest, aiming to bounce back from his loss to Oleksandr Usyk.
Vianello’s View: Wardley’s Smarts vs. Dubois’ Power
Guido Vianello, an Italian heavyweight, has sparred with both Wardley and Dubois. Vianello believes Dubois hits harder than Wardley. However, he also noted Wardley’s intelligence and movement.
Speaking to Pro Boxing Fans, Vianello stated, “When Dubois is in the right position and he throws his right-hand, it is stronger than Fabio, but a smart boxer makes a difficult fight [for Daniel] and Fabio is very smart. His movement is very difficult to understand for big guys like us.”
Prediction: Wardley on Points
Vianello believes Wardley will win on points. He was ringside for Wardley’s fight against Joseph Parker and observed Wardley’s smart approach throughout the rounds.
“Daniel is a very dangerous heavyweight, his right-hand is very dangerous but Fabio is so smart. I was in the arena for Fabio Wardley versus [Joseph] Parker, with Team Parker, and Fabio was very smart for all the rounds.
Vianello added, “It will be a great fight and it looks like Fabio is working well in the gym, his strength and conditioning is so good. So, I think that Fabio can win that fight with his smart head, his fast punches and he moves his head in a very strange position. I think that Wardley wins on points.”
Fight Details
- Wardley-Dubois will take place on Saturday, May 9.
- The venue is the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.
- The undercard for the event has now been unveiled.
Wardley is seeking to prove that he is a worthy heavyweight ruler, accepting a difficult, daring and potentially destructive dust-up with Dubois.