Summary

  • Britons Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois weigh in for Saturday's fight

  • Dubois weighs career-heavy 18stcompared to 17st 4lb Wardley

  • Wardley targeting "crowning moment" as he makes first WBO title defence

  • Tense but respectful final face-off

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  1. We'll see you tomorrow for fight nightpublished at 19:17 BST 8 May

    Wardley v Dubois

    Right guys, it's time we all go and get some rest because we've got a huge night of boxing coming your way tomorrow night.

    Fabio Wardley. Daniel Dubois. WBO heavyweight title.

    We'll be back tomorrow evening for every punch as one British fighter will have hold of a heavyweight world title. Join us from 19:00 BST.

    You can use the 'watch & listen' tab above to rewatch the weigh-in and make sure to take a look at Kal Sajad's report.

    See you tomorrow.

  2. Two big hitterspublished at 19:15 BST 8 May

    Wardley v Dubois

    These two love a knockout. They've each knocked out 95% of their opponents and the chances are that we'll see another tomorrow night.

  3. Guaranteed knockoutpublished at 19:13 BST 8 May

    Wardley v Dubois

    If there's one thing we know about Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois, it's that they hit very, very hard.

    Both men have knocked out 95% of their opponents.

    Knockout rate for Wardley 95% and Dubois 95%
  4. Will the winner fight Usyk?published at 19:11 BST 8 May

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    Queensberry's Frank Warren, who promotes both Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois, was asked whether the winner will fight Oleksandr Usyk: "The winner of Saturday night is only going to be in big fights and we'll see whether Oleksandr Usyk will want to unify the division or not. That's uncertain at the moment.

    "Whatever happens, we have these two guys who could be carrying British boxing for the foreseeable, then later this year we've got AJ and Fury finally getting it on.

    "Like every era in boxing, there becomes a change in the guard and 2026 may be the year for it in British heavyweight boxing."

  5. Is Dubois being treated harshly?published at 19:09 BST 8 May

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    Kal Sajad
    BBC Sport at The Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

    Daniel Dubois walked out of two interviews this week after feeling mocked by the questioning.

    He has never been the slickest talker and often looks uncomfortable in front of the cameras, but many within boxing feel he is judged more harshly than most. Beneath the awkwardness is a devastating puncher and one of the heavyweight division's most dangerous fighters.

    Dubois has carried criticism throughout his career. Some labelled him a "quitter" after defeats by Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk, questioning his toughness and mentality.

    There's been scrutiny over trainer changes and those reports of a house party before the Usyk defeat. Yet he has continued to rebuild, producing statement wins over Anthony Joshua, Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic.

    And it is easy to forget that he is still only 28.

  6. What time are Wardley v Dubois ringwalks?published at 19:07 BST 8 May

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    The first fight on Saturday begins at 18:00 on DAZN PPV.

    Wardley v Dubois ringwalks are expected around 22:30, but as always, this depends on how the undercard fights go.

  7. Radio commentary for Wardley v Duboispublished at 19:05 BST 8 May

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    Radio commentary will begin from 19:00 BST on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, and the BBC Sport website and app.

    Live text commentary will start from 20:00 on the BBC Sport website and app, with radio commentary switching to BBC Radio 5 Live from 22:00.

    You can follow all the action through fight week with the 5 Live Boxing podcast, with Steve Bunce and BBC Sport bringing you daily episodes from Manchester.

  8. Postpublished at 19:02 BST 8 May

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    Very sorry to say that we're still waiting for pictures of what we've just seen, but we'll put them in for you as soon as we have them.

  9. Postpublished at 19:01 BST 8 May

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    Quite interesting that Daniel Dubois is the heaviest he's ever been.

    Is he going for the knockout?

  10. Who have you got?published at 19:00 BST 8 May

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    A vote on BBC Sport predicting who wins between Fabio Wardley and Daniel DuboisImage source, BBC Sport
  11. Postpublished at 18:58 BST 8 May

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    Time for the face-off.

    It's the final time these two will stare at each other before they're in the ring. It's pretty uneventful as Fabio Wardley raises a hand before they both leave.

    Fabio Wardley puts his fist in the air facning off with Daniel DuboisImage source, Reuters
    Fabio Wardley faces off with Daniel DuboisImage source, Reuters
  12. Postpublished at 18:57 BST 8 May

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    Fabio Wardley finishes by saying: "I hope he's in shape and ready to go. I hope he's in the best shape of his life. Everyone out here has given us a feeling of what it's going to be like tomorrow night."

    Daniel Dubois adds: "I'm going to put him to sleep tomorrow."

  13. Postpublished at 18:56 BST 8 May

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    Fabio Wardley on calling Daniel Dubois a 'bin man': "My own coach was a bin man for five years. He's a man I love and respect."

  14. Postpublished at 18:54 BST 8 May

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    Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois are asked about Moses Itauma next. They both reply: "One fight at a time."

  15. 'Got to take his zero'published at 18:53 BST 8 May

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    Daniel Dubois replies: "I've got to take his zero and that's it."

  16. Postpublished at 18:53 BST 8 May

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    Fabio Wardley on Daniel Dubois' better record: "It's not going to change anything on the night. He can't bring his record in with him. It's him and me once the bell goes."

    Fabio Wardley speaks into a microphone as he stands across from Daniel DuboisImage source, Reuters
  17. Postpublished at 18:52 BST 8 May

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    Daniel Dubois once again reiterates that the "talking stops and it's time to fight".

  18. 'Parker has more experience and I beat him'published at 18:51 BST 8 May

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    Fabio Wardley said: "Joseph Parker has more experience and I managed to beat him. Justis Huni is better with his feet and I managed to beat him. Parker's run was better than the run Daniel is on."

    On hanging his chin out: "Maybe. Maybe not. He was landing shots on Joe Joyce and they had no effect. Is he suddenly punching 50% harder? He is a big puncher but he hasn't concussed everyone he's been in the ring with."

  19. Postpublished at 18:49 BST 8 May

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    Another short response from Daniel Dubois: "I'm going to show up. He's facing Daniel Dubois; let's see what he's got. The talking is done."

  20. 'Crowning moment'published at 18:49 BST 8 May

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    Fabio Wardley said: "This is the crowning moment and hearing "and still" in the ring."

    Fabio Wardley laughs as he looks at Daniel DuboisImage source, Reuters