Overview
- ESPN says negotiations are progressing for Wardley to defend his WBO title against Dubois, with no agreement signed.
- Promoter Frank Warren and manager Michael Ofo indicate a potential window at the end of April or early May.
- Both fighters are promoted by Queensberry, which is expected to reduce promotional hurdles for the matchup.
- Wardley was elevated to WBO champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated, following his 11th-round stoppage of Joseph Parker in October.
- Dubois, inactive since a July knockout loss to Usyk, has reunited with trainer Don Charles and urged Wardley to "sign the contract," while alternatives like Filip Hrgovic and Zhilei Zhang remain in play and Derek Chisora now faces Deontay Wilder on April 4.