Wardley v Dubois in the works for May

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by CutThroatFade, Feb 10, 2026.

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Who wins?

  1. Wardley

    9 vote(s)
    60.0%
  2. Dubois

    6 vote(s)
    40.0%
  3. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. dannyboy147

    dannyboy147 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Just my 2 cents/gut feeling. But then again there’s a reason I don’t gamble anymore! I’m the type of guy to stick a tenner on Bellew being a good bloke at 100-1
     
  2. Murderers' Row

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  3. Punchdrunk1

    Punchdrunk1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I don't like backing favourites either.
    Sooner have a small bet on big odds for fun than stick a wedge on a favourite
     
  4. boxberry92

    boxberry92 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Backed against Fabio Wardley in his last three fights, and he’s made me eat it every time – two huge KOs, and then taking Parker’s best before stopping him. Proper proved me wrong and showed warrior code against Joey12.

    If Dubois loses here, I honestly think it’s curtains for him at the top level, but I’m going against the tide again and backing Daniel to outbox Wardley and then take him out late. Really good matchup for both lads, and Wardley being a slight favourite with the bookies feels about right.

    The only other fighter I backed three times in a row and got wrong was Manny on that De La Hoya–Hatton–Cotto run. Never bet against him after that, and I won’t be gambling on this fight either.
     
  5. Punchdrunk1

    Punchdrunk1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I never thought Wardley was anything better than British level but he has well surpassed my expectations.
    He might not be the best boxer in the world but will take some beating when it comes to heart.
    He's one of, if not my favourite boxer at the moment
     
  6. Bob Flaps

    Bob Flaps Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes, likewise. He seems like a decent lad too, he gets the balance right between promoting a fight and not being an arse. And he's had a day job!

    You do worry for him later in life with the amount he sucks up before a KO - he barely made it through the first Clarke fight on his feet - so hopefully this run ends positively soon and he can bank his money.
     
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  7. iamthegreatest

    iamthegreatest Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Dubois wins this one. Either way, I think it will finish by KO.
     
  8. CutThroatFade

    CutThroatFade Rangers FC Full Member

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    Good shout sorry just seen this. Poll added
     
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  9. EJC83

    EJC83 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Dubois has put on some weight by the looks of things so I'm guessing he'll be happy to stand and trade and see what Wardley is made of.
     
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  10. ash234

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    My main thought when it comes to Wardley is imagine the poor bloke who came up against him in white collar.
     
  11. zulander

    zulander Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Risky, Standing and trading with a puncher like Wardley. DD has a few stoppages losses, think he's bit of a flat track bully in some respects.
     
  12. Fud

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    Looking forward to this fight between 2 men in their prime with an uncertain outcome.

    Makes a change from all the old men raking in huge sums of money for fights forced on the public.
     
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  13. Bfcad

    Bfcad Active Member Full Member

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    This has got all the ingredients to be a War, I suspect one that won't last long but will be extremely enjoyable while it does.

    Can anybody call this fight with confidence? I know I can't
     
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  14. LiamInChains

    LiamInChains Active Member Full Member

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    He has quitting losses rather than being outright stopped. He’s like that special kid in the school yard who can’t work out during a fight why the other kid won’t let him hit him.
     
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  15. ozzi

    ozzi New Member Full Member

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    Any mention on who will be on the undercard? Got tickets for this, but not heard of any news for the undercard