Fabio Wardley defends his WBO World Heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois this Saturday, May 9, in a highly anticipated domestic showdown at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena. The fight, headlining the 'Don't Blink' card, is available to order now, with fans able to watch without paying extra pay-per-view fees through a new DAZN subscription deal.
Fight Details and Stakes
Wardley (20-0-1, 19 KOs) makes the first defence of his WBO belt since it was elevated from interim status after his thrilling October stoppage of Joseph Parker. Dubois (22-3, 21 KOs), a former IBF World Champion, shocked Anthony Joshua in 2024 and aims to become a two-time heavyweight world champion. Both fighters boast a 95% knockout ratio, promising an explosive encounter.
Wardley's journey from white-collar boxing to world champion has captivated fans globally. He rose to prominence with a British title win over David Adeleye in 2023, followed by a draw and a first-round knockout against Frazer Clarke. His ascent continued with a WBA Interim title win over Justis Huni and a stoppage of Parker, earning him the WBO crown when Oleksandr Usyk vacated. Dubois captured the WBA 'regular' title by knocking out Trevor Bryan in 2022, defended against Kevin Lerena, and later faced Usyk twice, suffering only his second loss in their Wembley rematch.
Frank Warren, Queensberry's chairman, hailed the bout as a slice of British heavyweight history. 'This is another piece of British heavyweight history being made. This is the most exciting and explosive fight available for Fabio's first defence, and it tells you everything about him that this is the fight he demanded,' he said.
How to Watch Without Extra PPV Fees
Normally, fans would need to purchase a PPV pass, but a new DAZN Ultimate Tier subscription includes the fight at no additional cost. For £24.99 per month (or £249.99 annually, saving £49.89), subscribers gain access to this fight plus a minimum of 12 PPVs per year, including Usyk vs Verhoeven and Joshua vs Prenga, and over 185 fight nights annually from promoters like Queensberry, Matchroom, and Misfits. DAZN claims this can save up to £320 per year compared to buying 12 individual PPVs. Alternatively, the fight is available as a one-off PPV purchase for £24.99.
Full Fight Card
- Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois (WBO heavyweight title)
- Jack Rafferty vs Ekow Essuman (super lightweight)
- Bradley Rea vs Liam Cameron (light heavyweight)
- David Morrell vs Zak Chelli (catchweight)
- Khaleel Majid vs Gavin Gwynne (super lightweight)
- Bakhodir Jalolov vs Agron Smakici (heavyweight)
Coverage begins at 6pm BST on Saturday, with ring walks expected around 11pm. The fight is exclusive to DAZN and will not be available on Sky Sports or TNT Sports.
