The stage is set for a colossal heavyweight showdown today, May 9, 2026, as WBO champion Fabio Wardley puts his title on the line against former world titleholder Daniel Dubois at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England. This is a matchup that promises fireworks, featuring two of the division's most thunderous punchers.
Wardley, undefeated at 20-0-1 with an eye-popping 19 knockouts, is making his first official defense of the WBO belt. He was elevated to full champion status after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the strap last year, and the British powerhouse has quickly become must-see TV with his relentless aggression. Dubois, meanwhile, is looking to rebound from a fifth-round knockout loss to Usyk in July 2025—a rematch that saw "The Cat" stop him again. The former WBA and IBF titleholder will be eager to prove he still belongs among the elite.
The action begins at 1 p.m. ET on DAZN PPV, and we want you to be part of the conversation. Whether you're tuning in before the first bell, during the heated exchanges, or after the final decision, drop your thoughts in the comments below. It's always a blast to chat with fellow fight fans and share in the excitement.
Here's the full fight card:
Heavyweight: Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois
140 lbs.: Jack Rafferty vs. Ekow Essuman
175 lbs.: Bradley Rea vs. Liam Cameron
Catchweight: David Morrell vs. Zak Chelli
140 lbs.: Khaleel Majid vs. Gavin Gwynne
Heavyweight: Bakhodir Jalolov vs. Agron Smakici
154 lbs.: Bobbi Flood vs. Nathan Darby
154 lbs.: Issiah Hamilton-Allen vs. Connor Goulding
200 lbs.: Mike Perez vs. Franklin Arinze
168 lbs.: Javokhir Ummataliev vs. Damian Drabik
140 lbs.: Fawaz Aborode vs. Garth Noot
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