Fabio Wardley set to defend heavyweight championship versus Daniel Dubois in Manchester

By Daniel Cross On Feb 13, 2026 5

Fabio Wardley is scheduled to defend his heavyweight world championship against Daniel Dubois on May 9 in Manchester, as confirmed by Queensbury Promotions on Friday.

Discussions for the all-British heavyweight matchup advanced swiftly, and the fight is now confirmed to take place at the Co-op Live in Manchester.

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Daniel Cross reports on professional boxing, title fights, and emerging prospects. His articles combine fight analysis, rankings, and historical context of the sport.