Daniel Dubois will ‘land the big one’ to KO Fabio Wardley and become champion says Dave Allen

In two months, Fabio Wardley will defend his WBO world title against Daniel Dubois in one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights of the year.

The two knockout artists are set to meet at Co-op Live in Manchesterwith Wardley looking to legitimize himself as champion after being promoted from holding the interim belt last year. Dubois, following a loss to Oleksandr Usyk, has a chance to hold the heavyweight title for the second time at the age of 28.

Speaking on TalkSport Boxing35-fight heavyweight Allen, who has sparred Dubois in the past, said the belts will change hands on the night.

“I think Dubois wins. I always pick against Wardley though, because common sense dictates that Fabio Wardley shouldn’t be beating the men he beats, but he is.

“The difference between Dubois and Wardley’s opponents – Huni, Parker, Gorman, all great boxers – they’re not punchers like Dubois. And I think Fabio gets hit too much. I think against Dubois he can’t afford to take even one. I think Dubois will do it.”

In a previous prediction, Allen said he believes Dubois will ‘land the big one first’ in a battle of the power punchers to end it within six rounds.

In this latest interview, however, the Doncaster heavyweight fan favorite says he is aware that his prediction will likely prompt Wardley to prove his doubter wrong again.

“Fabio will probably be happy to hear that, because I’ve said that like eight times now and I’ve been wrong every time.”