Daniel Dubois snaps at Fabio Wardley and snubs fist bump as surprising rivalry emerges

Dubois will challenge his fellow Briton for the WBO heavyweight title in Manchester on 9 May

25 Feb, 18:13 — 25 Feb, 18:13

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Why this matters

This story matters because it highlights the unexpected emergence of a personal rivalry between two prominent British heavyweights, Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, ahead of their WBO title fight. Such rivalries often fuel public interest and add significant drama to high-stakes boxing matches, elevating the event beyond just a championship contest.

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Key entities

Daniel DuboisChallenger for WBO heavyweight title Fabio WardleyWBO heavyweight title holder WBOBoxing sanctioning body ManchesterHost city for the title fight

Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 25 Feb, 18:13|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 0m|Window: 0m

The Independent25 Feb, 18:13First to report