Queensberry expects the heavyweight rematch to move into a football stadium after the first fight drew major reaction in Manchester
Frank Warren says the Daniel Dubois-Fabio Wardley rematch is now expected to take place this autumn and could move into a football stadium following the success of their first fight. The Queensberry promoter believes the heavyweight rematch has already grown beyond arena level after the reaction to last weekend’s battle in Manchester.
“They have the rights and have notified us that they want the rematch.
“If and when it happens, it will happen sometime in the autumn.
“He must fancy his chances and it will be a big, big fight and no doubt an exciting fight,” said Queensberry promoter Warren to talkSport Boxing.
Warren later revealed that Queensberry believes the rematch could outgrow arena level following the reaction to the first fight, which drew more than 18,000 fans to Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena.
“The feedback we have had from everyone has been incredible. I think it will wind up in a stadium,” said Warren about the Dubois vs. Wardley fight.
“The heavyweight division is the most exciting it has been in ages. It is fantastic.
“But that is a big fight, and we believe it is big enough to land in a stadium.”
Several locations are expected to be explored if the rematch moves forward, including Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and possibly Emirates Stadium in London.
“We’ve done shows at Ipswich, Leeds, London, and all over the country.
“We take the fights to the people; that is the name of the game of promotion.
“There are lots of options, I want to do a fight at the Emirates, but I’m just trying to get them to knock down the price a bit,” Warren said.
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Last Updated on 2026/05/19 at 2:42 PM