Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley 2 prediction & analysis, best bets

Prediction and best bets for Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2, fast and respectful of your time.

Who came off worst the first time?

Dubois-Wardley 2 comes down to two key elements: who adjusted better from the first fight, and who can land first. Wardley suffered a tremendous beatdown — one that can easily change a fighter’s life. We haven’t seen him in the ring since then, and we don’t know whether he’s dealt with the consequences of that loss.

By consequences, we mean endurance, cardio, the will to stand and trade, and whether he’s the same fighter. We can assume Dubois is the same fighter he was before: a wily, hard-hitting heavyweight with more to his game than most assume.

Small edges for Dubois

‘Dynamite’ Daniel has a dynamite jab, thudding power, and plenty of ring-smarts. He knows when to take a knee, recover, press the action, and step back. If Wardley isn’t a shell of his former self, I’d expect a gunfight between two lights-out action stars. It all comes down to the small strengths and weaknesses.

One major advantage Dubois carries is his willingness to play the long game and use cardio as a weapon. His ramrod jab drains energy, and if he survives the early onslaught, there’s no reason Dubois wouldn’t pull away in the later rounds again.

Best bets for Dubois vs. Wardley 2

Fighters Weekly’s safest bet for Dubois vs Wardley 2 is that the fight will end inside the distance. A slightly riskier pick is that the fight will end within seven rounds.

As for the winner, it’s a coin flip. This is a fight that Dubois should win, but Wardley should never be counted out. Fighters Weekly would pick Dubois to win outright, but wouldn’t recommend wagering on a winner.

If you have to pick a winner, Fighters Weekly would choose Daniel Dubois. Each man has a 95% knockout rate, so a knockout is the best pick.