Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois | DAZN PPV - 9 May 2026

[jamesmcdonnell]

That's gotta be the highest for a world belt

It was so weird that fight, Hyde seemed to start going over just from touching gloves, and once he went down, he was just put over from even the most glancing of shots.

It was one of the strangest KO's i've seen. Hide seemed to be completey poleaxed from what appeared to have been a glancing jab.

It didnt even land!

Was that a dive? Maybe hide bet on himself to lose in 2nd round?

[bmw hector]

It was so weird that fight, Hyde seemed to start going over just from touching gloves, and once he went down, he was just put over from even the most glancing of shots.

It was one of the strangest KO's i've seen. Hide seemed to be completey poleaxed from what appeared to have been a glancing jab.

It didnt even land!

Was that a dive? Maybe hide bet on himself to lose in 2nd round?

I don't think it was a dive, Herbie was throwing with intent earlier. It might have been the point of impact. You can see from the side replay his head does move back slightly from the punch, so possibly landing around the temple.
He had a similar strange knockdown against Bowe; nothing significant seemed to land, but he went down flat and struggled with his co-ordination getting back up.

[margaret thatcher]

wow hadnt realized hide was boo'd in like that vs vitali

the jab landed high on the head it looked like. of course even landing in a vulnerable spot, a glancing jab like that wouldnt have even stunned most guys, but hide was wired differently. as mentioned, there was a similar kd vs bowe.

seeing that thumbnail is quite the flashback. klaus peter kohl, fritz zdenuk, i remember all those years universum was a powerhouse. so many good boxers from around the world based out of germany. now the german scene is pretty gutted, especially of born germans.

they do have a fun and explosive am shw coming up named nikita putilov (russian parents but german born and raised ....prob will be named Nick Putz when he goes pro). he is one of my faves to follow in the ams.





he also dropped team gb shw damar thomas and gave him 2 counts in the big tourney thomas won in bulgaria recently, but thomas got a dubious decision, it should have been 29-27 for putilov clearly

[Ruthless-RKO]

[margaret thatcher]

gav gwyn has a very long neck

[Taansend]

Is this the highest ever KO % title fight at HW?
22-3 (21 KOs)
20-0-1 (19 KOs)

Probably go the distance now.

The one fighter Dubois beat on points was the great Kevin Johnson (who did that fantastic musical duet with Fury). Johnson ended up with 22 losses, 3 of them by KO.

Wardley's one distance points win was against Pole Jakub Wojcik, on his debut, and Wokcik ended up with 21 losses, also 3 of them by KO.

I just wanted to share that.

[mickey1975]

wow hadnt realized hide was boo'd in like that vs vitali

the jab landed high on the head it looked like. of course even landing in a vulnerable spot, a glancing jab like that wouldnt have even stunned most guys, but hide was wired differently. as mentioned, there was a similar kd vs bowe.

seeing that thumbnail is quite the flashback. klaus peter kohl, fritz zdenuk, i remember all those years universum was a powerhouse. so many good boxers from around the world based out of germany. now the german scene is pretty gutted, especially of born germans.

they do have a fun and explosive am shw coming up named nikita putilov (russian parents but german born and raised ....prob will be named Nick Putz when he goes pro). he is one of my faves to follow in the ams.





he also dropped team gb shw damar thomas and gave him 2 counts in the big tourney thomas won in bulgaria recently, but thomas got a dubious decision, it should have been 29-27 for putilov clearly

There's no points for knockdowns in ams.

[margaret thatcher]

wow hadnt realized hide was boo'd in like that vs vitali

the jab landed high on the head it looked like. of course even landing in a vulnerable spot, a glancing jab like that wouldnt have even stunned most guys, but hide was wired differently. as mentioned, there was a similar kd vs bowe.

seeing that thumbnail is quite the flashback. klaus peter kohl, fritz zdenuk, i remember all those years universum was a powerhouse. so many good boxers from around the world based out of germany. now the german scene is pretty gutted, especially of born germans.

they do have a fun and explosive am shw coming up named nikita putilov (russian parents but german born and raised ....prob will be named Nick Putz when he goes pro). he is one of my faves to follow in the ams.





he also dropped team gb shw damar thomas and gave him 2 counts in the big tourney thomas won in bulgaria recently, but thomas got a dubious decision, it should have been 29-27 for putilov clearly

There's no points for knockdowns in ams.

i know, never said there was. but you can see 10-8s in dominant rounds, all the judges scored the first 10-8 for putilov over thomas for example. thomas then recovered for a good comeback in round 2, but no idea how he was given round 3 by most of the judges, he was all saggy and getting bossed. i actually worried for his health going into the tournament final, but fair play he boxed very well there and showed no signs of the gruelling struggle he had in the semis

[mickey1975]

wow hadnt realized hide was boo'd in like that vs vitali

the jab landed high on the head it looked like. of course even landing in a vulnerable spot, a glancing jab like that wouldnt have even stunned most guys, but hide was wired differently. as mentioned, there was a similar kd vs bowe.

seeing that thumbnail is quite the flashback. klaus peter kohl, fritz zdenuk, i remember all those years universum was a powerhouse. so many good boxers from around the world based out of germany. now the german scene is pretty gutted, especially of born germans.

they do have a fun and explosive am shw coming up named nikita putilov (russian parents but german born and raised ....prob will be named Nick Putz when he goes pro). he is one of my faves to follow in the ams.





he also dropped team gb shw damar thomas and gave him 2 counts in the big tourney thomas won in bulgaria recently, but thomas got a dubious decision, it should have been 29-27 for putilov clearly

There's no points for knockdowns in ams.

i know, never said there was. but you can see 10-8s in dominant rounds, all the judges scored the first 10-8 for putilov over thomas for example. thomas then recovered for a good comeback in round 2, but no idea how he was given round 3 by most of the judges, he was all saggy and getting bossed. i actually worried for his health going into the tournament final, but fair play he boxed very well there and showed no signs of the gruelling struggle he had in the semis

I haven't seen it. I'll have a look. I notice Matt Williams got the gold!

[margaret thatcher]

,ya matt williams keeps on rolling, to the eye he looks not impressive at all but he just breaks guys with the nonstop pressure

got a lot of personality too, he could become a fan fave in the pros

[Pender]

How can Caroline dubois be so brash and mouthy then Daniel the lights are on but nobody's home

[Ruthless-RKO]

Liam Cameron up against ex-European champion Bradley Rea

He may have had just one win in his last four fights, but Liam Cameron continues to be one of the most battle-tested and relevant fighters on the Sheffield boxing scene.

The 35‑year‑old Sheffield light heavyweight returns to action on May 9 in Manchester when he takes on Stretford's Bradley Rea (21‑2‑0) — a tough, well‑credentialed opponent who is looking to bounce back from a recent European title defeat to Lyndon Arthur.

For Cameron, this WBA Inter-Continental defence represents another chance to prove he still belongs at the sharp end of British boxing.

A former Commonwealth middleweight champion, Cameron has been involved in high‑profile domestic clashes with some of the country’s best over the past years - including spirited battles with Ben Whittaker and Troy Jones, and a competitive showing against Lyndon Arthur, who beat Rea in November.

Cameron's exposure helped raise his profile and ultimately earned him a contract with veteran promoter allegedly’s Queensberry Promotions after his first meeting with Whittaker - a bout that ended in dramatic fashion and a technical draw when both men tumbled out of the ring.

The alliance has kept Cameron in meaningful fights on big cards and given him opportunities others outside the elite might not get.

The Rea fight is another such test.

The Mancunian is a former European light‑heavyweight champion and brings a 21‑win resume into the contest, giving this bout real significance for both men’s careers.

Cameron’s connection with his home city remains a huge part of his appeal.

A regular on Sheffield gym floors and YouTube channels, he engages with fans openly and insists his mission isn’t done.

"This fight is going to be a bloodbath, honestly" he says.

"It is going to be a war. It's going to be non stop. We are both going to be in the trenches in this fight."

Cameron rates Rea's "relentless, come forward" style but feels he can overcome it.

"Train hard, fight easy" is his mantra going into the Co-op Live Arena date.

"I am already in a good place, one step ahead."

In a recent video, Cameron said he has not touched alcohol for three and a half years and has been happy to counsel others struggling with their own demons.

[JC]

How can Caroline dubois be so brash and mouthy then Daniel the lights are on but nobody's home

Unlike Daniel, she was apparently sent to school when her coaches insisted to her Dad.

It can't be a coincidence that she is the more well-adjusted seeming and independent sibling.

When people talk about Daniel being on the spectrum, I'm not sure those traits aren’t more a reflection of the environment he grew up in.

[golden_labrador]

How can Caroline dubois be so brash and mouthy then Daniel the lights are on but nobody's home

Unlike Daniel, she was apparently sent to school when her coaches insisted to her Dad.

It can't be a coincidence that she is the more well-adjusted seeming and independent sibling.

When people talk about Daniel being on the spectrum, I'm not sure those traits aren’t more a reflection of the environment he grew up in.

yeah, he's not autistic. I think you're spot on about why he might seem like he is

[Ruthless-RKO]

‘He’s been lucky up until now’: Daniel Dubois says Fabio Wardley has met his match

Daniel Dubois will challenge Fabio Wardley for the WBO heavyweight title next month.



Wardley on his mentality heading into Dubois fight
“Ultimately no one knows my level but me, and I believe I can go all the way to the top. I don’t think there’s a man that can stand in front of me and make it through the 12 rounds with me. Again, as good of a fighter as Daniel is, he’s been in with some good guys — I don’t think he’s the man to do it, either.”

Dubois on facing Wardley
“He’s been lucky up until now and I need to take his 0. He hasn’t faced a fighter like me. Full credit to him, though. He’s come through everything that’s been put in front of him and now is my time. I feel like I’ve been through what I’ve need to, been beat up bad, scars and all that. I’m experienced and I’m ready to go.”

Wardley on Dubois saying he’s been lucky
“I think my journey, if anything, has been the opposite of lucky. I’ve been thrown in the deep end — or at least thrown myself in the deep end a number of times in terms of challenging for bigger opponents, pushing myself…It’s no one else forcing me into these situations, it’s me picking them and going ‘no, I want this person.’”

Wardley on if Dubois has quit in him
“I think in some fights he’s shown that he’s shied away from the challenge in some situations, yeah. But in others — it’s always about the roundabout with him. Sometimes you don’t know what you’re going to get because in other fights he has proven, bit down, like Hrgovic for example, and got stuck into that where it was a back and forth fight.

“And then there’s been other occasions where he hasn’t done, so I think in that scenario it depends on Daniel and what Daniel shows up on the night and how he feels about the situation and if he feels he can climb his way back or not. If he feels like he’s in a situation where he can’t, maybe those inner demons get to him a bit and just doesn’t want it.”

[golden_labrador]

I'd love to see an in-depth interview with Dubois where he's really pressed on those Usyk fights. not on the low blow, but on why he didn't beat the count.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Daniel Dubois: Wardley’s win streak is nothing but luck

Some fighters are winners and others just have luck on their side.

According to Daniel Dubois, Fabio Wardley falls into the latter category.

To be fair, things have fallen perfectly into place for the WBO heavyweight champion.

Last June at Portman Road, Wardley was down big on the scorecards (88-83, 89-82, 89-82) heading into the 10th round against Justis Huni. But just when he appeared to be out of answers, Wardley scored a clean one-punch knockout to save his homecoming.

In October, Wardley (20-0-1, 19 KOs) was down on the scorecards again heading into the final round (98-92, 96-95, 95-95), this time to Joseph Parker. But, like he always does, the Ipswich man found a way to score the upset as he stopped Parker in the 11th round to win the WBO interim belt, which was later elevated to a full title.

However, on May 9 at Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, Dubois believes Wardley’s luck will run out as the pair prepare to clash in an all-British heavyweight showdown dubbed "Don't Blink."

“He’s been lucky up until now,” Dubois said during “Face Off” on DAZN. “Now he needs to take his L. He hasn’t faced a fighter like me but full credit to him though. He’s come through everything that’s been put in front of him. It’s my time now. I’ve been through what I needed to. Been beat up, scars and all that. I’m experienced and ready to go.”

Dubois (22-3, 21 KOs) hasn't been in action since losing for a second time to Oleksandr Usyk last summer at Wembley Stadium.

That, undoubtedly, wasn’t his proudest moment. Prior to that, Dubois was on a hot streak as he knocked out Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic, and Anthony Joshua.

On May 9, Dubois can’t wait to add Wardley’s name and title to his resume.

“I’ll win by any means necessary,” Dubois said. “Picking him a part, speed, skill, and power too much. Let’s have it.”

[keithmoonhangover]

Daniel Dubois: Wardley’s win streak is nothing but luck

Some fighters are winners and others just have luck on their side.

According to Daniel Dubois, Fabio Wardley falls into the latter category.

To be fair, things have fallen perfectly into place for the WBO heavyweight champion.

Last June at Portman Road, Wardley was down big on the scorecards (88-83, 89-82, 89-82) heading into the 10th round against Justis Huni. But just when he appeared to be out of answers, Wardley scored a clean one-punch knockout to save his homecoming.

In October, Wardley (20-0-1, 19 KOs) was down on the scorecards again heading into the final round (98-92, 96-95, 95-95), this time to Joseph Parker. But, like he always does, the Ipswich man found a way to score the upset as he stopped Parker in the 11th round to win the WBO interim belt, which was later elevated to a full title.

However, on May 9 at Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, Dubois believes Wardley’s luck will run out as the pair prepare to clash in an all-British heavyweight showdown dubbed "Don't Blink."

“He’s been lucky up until now,” Dubois said during “Face Off” on DAZN. “Now he needs to take his L. He hasn’t faced a fighter like me but full credit to him though. He’s come through everything that’s been put in front of him. It’s my time now. I’ve been through what I needed to. Been beat up, scars and all that. I’m experienced and ready to go.”

Dubois (22-3, 21 KOs) hasn't been in action since losing for a second time to Oleksandr Usyk last summer at Wembley Stadium.

That, undoubtedly, wasn’t his proudest moment. Prior to that, Dubois was on a hot streak as he knocked out Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic, and Anthony Joshua.

On May 9, Dubois can’t wait to add Wardley’s name and title to his resume.

“I’ll win by any means necessary,” Dubois said. “Picking him a part, speed, skill, and power too much. Let’s have it.”

Sounds like DDD is underestimating his opponent.

[SeanBrennan]

I don’t think Daniel is neurodivergent I think his dad is really controlling it’s telling that a few siblings left when Caroline did.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Jared "Big Baby" Anderson will no longer fight on the Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois undercard on May 9th after suffering a torn bicep.

[SeanBrennan]

Anyone know if they’re putting another HW fight on instead?

[joshj909]

Well that's shit. Frank has plenty of heavyweights he can put on against Dacres. An Adeleye rematch? Joyce? Yoka?

[SeanBrennan]

Yoka a good shout he’ll be ready too

[Ruthless-RKO]

Well that's shit. Frank has plenty of heavyweights he can put on against Dacres. An Adeleye rematch? Joyce? Yoka?

He’ll probably cancel the whole card .

[Ruthless-RKO]

JARED ANDERSON SUFFERS TORN BICEP, SOLOMON DACRES FIGHT SCRAPPED

Heavyweight contender Jared Anderson has suffered a torn bicep and is unable to move forward with his fight against Solomon Dacres on May 9.

The 10-round bout between Anderson (18-1, 15 KOs) and Dacres (10-1, 3 KOs) was supposed to take place on the undercard of Fabio Wardley's WBO heavyweight title defense against Daniel Dubois at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England, on DAZN.

News of Anderson’s injury was revealed by reporter Chris Mannix during Saturday's broadcast of Jarell Miller vs. Lenier Pero.

Anderson, a 26-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, signed a co-promotional deal with Queensberry Promotions in March, joining the UK-based promoter’s loaded heavyweight roster. Anderson has also been tied to Top Rank since making his pro debut in 2019.

Anderson hasn't fought since his 10-round unanimous decision win against Marios Kollias in February 2025. It was Anderson's first fight since getting stopped by Martin Bakole in five rounds in August 2024.