Daniel Dubois Says Frank Warren Wants Him To Beat Fabio Wardley

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Both heavyweights are promoted by Queensberry, but Dubois joked this week that a victory for him would open more immediate options for Warren’s growing stable of heavyweight contenders.

Wardley has already indicated he has little interest in fighting stablemate Moses Itauma even if the unbeaten contender becomes mandatory challenger, while Dubois already has history with Oleksandr Usyk after losing twice to the unified heavyweight champion.

Dubois suggested his victory could create a quicker route toward major in-house heavyweight fights for Queensberry.

“It’s definitely better for Frank if I win. It’s a better fight isn’t it Frank?” Dubois said while seated alongside Warren during a media roundtable.

“This is as much about skills as punch power. I think I’m going to show that I’ve got a punch and a bit of boxing skill about me.

“I’m the one with the amateur experience and an amateur pedigree. So I’m going to show that on the night.

“Fabio has been lucky on his come up but his luck runs out when he comes up against me. You’ve seen him come back from the dead in fights but he can’t do that this time.”

Warren reportedly smiled after Dubois made the comment about him preferring a Dubois victory. The Queensberry promoter later pointed toward the strength of his heavyweight stable, which now includes Dubois, Wardley, Itauma, and WBC mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel.

Saturday’s fight carries major consequences for both heavyweights. Wardley enters unbeaten and defending his WBO title for the first time, while Dubois is trying to rebuild after his second defeat to Usyk.

The winner could move toward an undisputed title shot against Usyk or potentially into a future fight involving Itauma, who continues climbing quickly through the heavyweight division.