STAR BOXING PREVIEW Sat: Daniel Dubois v Fabio Wardley 2

After a thrilling and entertaining first fight between these two, heavyweight duo Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley go head-to-head once again at the O2 Arena on Saturday night, writes JOE CITRONE.

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DANIEL DUBOIS v FABIO WARDLEY 2 PREVIEW

The first fight between these two was exactly the kind of bout that reminds us why we love boxing – two talented British heavyweights going toe-to-toe and trading huge shots.

Wardley caught Dubois by surprise in the opening bout, dropping him just 10 seconds into the first round. But Dubois battled back, dishing out some serious punishment before Wardley’s corner eventually threw in the towel in the 11th round of a heavyweight classic.

Both fighters reaffirmed what we already knew about them going into the fight. Dubois has serious power and is a dangerous opponent for anyone, while Wardley has a granite chin and an incredible fighting spirit.

Both Dubois and Wardley have weighed in at career-heaviest, which only adds to the anticipation of another explosive encounter. Forget a technical boxing masterclass – this looks set to be another brutal slugfest, with two heavyweights determined to knock each other out.

⭐ STARSPORTS.BET DUBOIS v WARDLEY 2 SPECIALS ⭐

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DUBOIS v WARDLEY 2: TALE OF THE TAPE

Daniel Dubois

Age: 29
Height: 6 ft 5 in
Reach: 78 inches
Stance: Orthodox
Record: 23-3
Knockout wins: 22
Weight: 253.9 lbs
Nationality: British

Fabio Wardley

Age: 31
Height: 6 ft 5 in
Reach: 78 inches
Stance: Orthodox
Record: 20-1-1
Knockout wins: 19
Weight: 248.3 lbs
Nationality: British

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WHERE’S THE BETTING VALUE IN DUBOIS v WARDLEY 2?

Wardley showed absolutely incredible heart in the first fight, continuing to battle on when many fighters might have called it a day. But you have to wonder how much that gruelling encounter took out of him, both physically and mentally, as he prepares for this highly anticipated rematch.

I think Dubois will have learned a lot of lessons from that first fight, and this rematch will be a lot more comfortable for the Greenwich-born fighter. I’m backing Dubois to get this done in the first half of the fight on Saturday, which is why I’m backing Dubois in rounds 4-6 at 9/2 with starsports.bet.

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PROFIT/LOSS (OCTOBER 2026): -14.37 points

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