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Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: The Money Behind The Fight
A look at the financials behind the upcoming fight between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, with William Hill News investigating the reported figures.
Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois is the kind of heavyweight clash that sells itself before anyone starts talking numbers. Two British punchers, a world title on the line, and a Manchester crowd that will know it is getting a classic bout.
How Much Money Will the Dubois Fight Generate?
The fight’s exact prize money has not been publicly broken down in the available details, but the event is being framed as a major British heavyweight night with strong commercial pull.
Wardley brings a WBO heavyweight title defence, Dubois brings former world champion status, and that combination is the sort of billing that pushes a card into big-money territory.
Fabio Wardley’s own rise is a big part of the story. He has gone from white-collar boxing to world champion, and his title defence against Joseph Parker last October helped move him into the top tier of the division.
How Rich Is Daniel Dubois?
Daniel Dubois is one of the better-paid active British heavyweights because he has repeatedly fought at world-title level, including fights with Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua. His current fight record is 22 wins and 3 losses, with 21 wins coming by knockout.
That record matters commercially because Dubois is not just a name, he is a proven attraction. Beating Anthony Joshua in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley gave him a mainstream profile that carries real value in British boxing.
What Is Dubois’ Record?
Dubois’ record is 22-3 with 21 knockouts. That means he has stopped almost everyone he has beaten, which is exactly why this matchup has such a violent edge to it.
Wardley’s numbers are just as sharp, with a 20-0-1 record and 19 knockouts. Between them, the two men have 42 wins and 40 inside the distance, which is about as blunt a sales pitch as boxing gets.
How Much Does It Cost To Watch Dubois vs Wardley?
The fight is available on DAZN PPV for £24.99 as a one-off purchase. Fans can also watch it at no extra PPV cost through DAZN Ultimate, which is priced from £24.99 per month or £249.99 if paid annually upfront.
That annual route includes at least 12 PPVs a year and access to more than 185 fight nights, so the value depends on how much boxing someone actually watches. For a single fight, the direct PPV price is the simplest answer.
Where Can I Watch Dubois vs Wardley?
Wardley vs Dubois will stream live and exclusively on DAZN. The broadcast begins at 6pm on Saturday, May 9, with ring walks expected around 10:30pm to 11pm, depending on how the undercard unfolds.
The first fight on the card is scheduled for 6pm, and BBC radio coverage also begins at 7pm BST, with live text from 8pm. If you are planning your evening around the main event, this is one of those nights where the undercard matters almost as much as the headliner.
Can Pubs Show Dubois vs Wardley?
Pubs can show the fight if they have the correct commercial broadcast rights for DAZN’s live coverage. That is the key point for anyone heading out with mates, because a normal consumer subscription does not automatically cover public screening.
The safest move is to check with the venue in advance and make sure it is licensed for the broadcast. That avoids the usual late-night scramble when everyone turns up expecting a big screen and finds out the bar is showing something else.
How Many Seats Does Co-op Live Have For Boxing?
Co-op Live in Manchester is the venue for the fight, but the available reporting does not give a boxing-specific capacity figure. The arena is being used for a major heavyweight title night, which underlines how large the event is meant to feel even before the bell goes.
Undercard, Promoters, and More Info
The undercard includes Callum Morrell vs Zac Chelli, Jack Rafferty vs Ekow Essuman, Bakhodir Jalolov vs Agron Smakici, Liam Cameron vs Bradley Rea, and Khaleel Majid vs Gavin Gwynne. Frank Warren’s Queensberry is tied to the promotion, and DAZN is carrying the broadcast.
Wardley is defending the WBO title for the first time after being upgraded to full champion in November, and the winner could move closer to an Oleksandr Usyk shot. That is the real financial layer here: big nights like this are built not just on one purse, but on what comes next.
