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Wardley says underdog status suits him ahead of Dubois rematch
Fabio Wardley will face Daniel Dubois again on Saturday.
Wardley says he feels more comfortable as the underdog than as a world champion.
Their first fight was for Wardley’s WBO title, and Dubois stopped him late after Wardley knocked him down early.
Wardley says losing the title has left him feeling free of pressure.
He believes that relaxed mindset could help him in the rematch.
Dubois also says he prefers being the underdog, regardless of whether he is champion.
The two fighters will meet again on Saturday, but no further details about the bout are given.
Fabio Wardley says being the underdog suits him ahead of his rematch with Daniel Dubois.
Wardley says he feels freer and under less pressure as the challenger than he did as world champion.
In their first fight, Wardley knocked Dubois down early but was stopped late.
Dubois says he also prefers being the underdog.
The rematch is scheduled for Saturday, according to the article.
- Who
- Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois.
- What
- They are preparing for a rematch after Dubois stopped Wardley in their first fight.
- When
- The rematch is scheduled for Saturday; the article was published on 12 October 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Wardley says the underdog role feels more natural and leaves him free of pressure.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Wardley knocked Dubois down early but was stopped late in their fight for Wardley's WBO belt.
Wardley and Dubois discussed their underdog status ahead of their scheduled rematch on Saturday.
- First bout
- Wardley was stopped late after knocking Dubois down early.
- Wardley's title
- WBO belt
- Rematch
- Scheduled for Saturday
- Article publication
- 12 October 2026
- Dubois
- Two-time champion
What people are saying
I love it. Honestly, it's great. It feels more natural for me. Weightless.
Tell you the truth, I also prefer being the underdog. That's how we are. Like being backs to the wall and coming out biting. That's always my mentality. Champion or not.
A relaxed fighter is a comfortable and confident fighter,
I've always been regarded as the underdog since I turned professional,
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