Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois have weighed in just over ten pounds apart ahead of their WBO heavyweight world title fight tomorrow night in Manchester courtesy of Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, broadcast live on DAZN.
Dubois (22-3, 21 KOs) hit the scales first at 251.7lbs, followed by defending champion Wardley (20-0-1, 19 KOs), who weighed in at 242.2lbs. Wardley came in around the same weight as before although Dubois comes into the bout nearly 9lbs heavier than his last fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
Wardley and Dubois both made their way to the newly formed ‘Cauldron’ hosted by none other than TalkSport’s Simon Jordan. Jordan asked Wardley why he picked Dubois: “It’s not an easy night’s work by any means,” Wardley replied. “But I’m not know for picking an easy night’s work, I;m known for picking the best and biggest challenges out there. Before Daniel it was Joseph Parker. And when I’m done with him, I’ll be picking the best names out there as well.”
Jordan also asked Dubois which version of him would be on display in Manchester: “I’m ready to seek and destroy,” Dubois answered. “I’m ready to turn up man. I’m on it.” He also added “Talking is done now, I’m ready for war!”
Undercard Weigh-in Results
At heavyweight Bakhodir Jalolov (16-0, 14 KOs) weighed in nearly 15lbs heavier than his opponent Agron Smakici (21-3, 19 KOs). Jalolov hit the scale at 254.9lbs compared to Smakici’s weight of 241Ibs. The two-time Olympic gold medalist from Uzbekistan makes his UK debut tomorrow night in Manchester.
David Morrell (12-1, 9 KOs) and Zak Chelli (16-3-1, 8 KOs) both came in slightly above the official light heavyweight limit at an agreed catchweight. Chelli weighed in at 177.1lbs, while Morrell hit the scale at 176.1lbs
Liam Cameron (24-7-1, 10 KOs) and Bradley Rea (21-2, 10 KOs) also weighed-in successfully for the WBA intercontinental title light heavyweight. Rea weighed in light at 173.1lbs, while Cameron hit the mark a lot closer at 174.4lbs.
Gavin Gwynne (18-4-2, 5 KOs) and Khaleel Majid (16-0, 4 KOs) both made the super lightweight limit ahead of their WBA international title. Majid and Gwynne both came in at 139.7lbs.
Ekow Essuman (22-2, 8 KOs) and Jack Rafferty.(26-0-1, 17 KOs) rounded off a non-dramatic undercard with both men making the welterweight limit. Essuman at 146.7lbs and Rafferty at 146.9lbs.
