Daniel Dubois' advisor Sam Jones and Fabio Wardley's manager Mike Ofo clash again ahead of heavyweight rematch
Tensions are rising between the camps of heavyweight boxers Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley ahead of their scheduled rematch. Advisors and managers are publicly debating the necessity and risks of the fight following Dubois' previous victory.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the high-stakes nature of professional boxing and the strategic maneuvering involved in championship-level rematches.
Fabio Wardley's manager Mike Ofo has launched a scathing response after Daniel Dubois' advisor Sam Jones raised doubts about the heavyweight rematch. <p>Wardley activated a clause for an immediate rematch after Dubois claimed the WBO heavyweight title with an 11th round stoppage win in a thrilling fight in Manchester in May.</p><p>The Ipswich boxer had floored Dubois twice in the early rounds before being halted on the ropes, but Jones has questioned Wardley's desire to take a swift return bout.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/boxing">Latest boxing headlines, reports, highlights and interviews</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/13491463/boxing-2026-fight-schedule-and-latest-results-tyson-fury-oleksandr-usyk-katie-taylor-and-more">Boxing in 2026: Key dates, results and upcoming schedule</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.sky.com/tv/sports?dcmp=Ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink" target="_blank">Get Sky Sports</a> or <a href="https://www.nowtv.com/watch-sky-sports-online?DCMP=ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink" target="_blank">stream boxing and more with no contract</a></strong></li></ul><widget id="3"></widget><p>Jones told Sky Sports: "I don't think it's a wise decision, but when it's a free shot at the world heavyweight title, he's probably thinking, 'I don't want to come back and have a comeback fight for not so much good…
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