Wardley and Dubois are both known as knockout artists. Dubois boasts 21 in 22 wins while Wardley has 19 in 20 victories. That gives them both a knockout rate of 95% in their wins.
While Dubois has three fights at world title level, winning one, Wardley is in unfamilar territory in his maiden world championship fight.
Dubois has faced the better opposition as well, with two bouts against Oleksandr Usyk and wins over Filip Hrgovic, Jarrell Miller and Anthony Joshua.
Wardley’s best victory was against Joseph Parker in his last outing, but has also beaten Frazer Clarke and Justis Huni.
On paper, not much separates them in terms of reach or height, but the experience at the top level may well prove the difference.
Form is on 31-year-old’s Wardley’s side, with his only blemish since making his pro debut in 2017 being a draw with Clarke in 2024.
Dubois is coming into the contest off the back of defeat by Usyk, another crushing encounter with the Ukrainian last July and three victories in between.