Daniel Dubois has been given the green light to make an ‘optional defence’ of his IBF world title against Fabio Wardley in a bumper British heavyweight battle.
Dubois retained his IBF belt after a stunning fifth-round stoppage win over Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium last month.
Talks for a rematch between Dubois and Joshua in early 2025 have been put on hold amid concerns from Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, about the ‘fast turnaround’ and Wardley could emerge as a replacement opponent for Dubois.