Wardley Activates Rematch Clause After Dubois Defeat
Fabio Wardley activated his rematch clause to reclaim the WBO heavyweight title from Daniel Dubois, after losing to him in Manchester. Despite a tough fight, Wardley remains determined. Meanwhile, Oleksandr Usyk prepares to face Rico Verhoeven in Egypt, with significant implications for the IBF heavyweight title.
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Fabio Wardley, a British heavyweight boxer, is set to challenge Daniel Dubois for the WBO heavyweight title once more. The decision came after Wardley activated a rematch clause, following his recent defeat in Manchester where he lost in the eleventh round against Dubois.
Wardley, 31, conveyed his intentions during an interview with Sky Sports. 'The boxing world knows my character, and Saturday night proved that without a shred of doubt,' he asserted, while expressing his determination to rectify past mistakes and reclaim his championship.
In related news, Oleksandr Usyk will face Rico Verhoeven in Egypt. While Usyk's WBC title is at stake, the WBA title is not, according to their officials. The IBF stated that if Usyk loses, the title will be vacated immediately.
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