Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois: India Time, Fight Card And How To Watch

Heavyweight boxing fans are in for a massive night this weekend as Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois collide in Manchester in a fight that could completely reshape the division.

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Fabio Wardley will make the first defence of his WBO heavyweight title when he takes on former IBF world champion Dubois at the Co-op Live Arena on Saturday, May 9. Both men are known for their knockout power, and with neither fighter known for taking a backward step, expectations are high for an explosive main event.

The numbers alone explain why so many people are excited. Wardley comes into the fight unbeaten with a record of 20-0-1 and 19 knockouts, while Dubois has stopped 21 opponents in 22 wins.

What time does Wardley vs Dubois start in India?

The event takes place in the UK on Saturday night, but fans watching from India will need to stay awake into the early hours of Sunday morning.

The undercard is expected to begin around 10:30 PM IST on May 9, while the ring walks for the main event are likely to happen at approximately 3:30 AM IST on May 10. As always with boxing events, timings could shift depending on how long the earlier fights last.

Where to watch Wardley vs Dubois live in India

The fight will be streamed live on DAZN. Indian viewers can watch the full event through the DAZN app across mobile devices, laptops, tablets, and smart TVs. The platform is currently offering the fight through its DAZN Ultimate subscription package, which includes selected pay-per-view events without extra charges.

There is also an option to buy the event separately as a standalone PPV. The event will not be shown on Indian television channels, and broadcasters such as Sony Sports and TNT Sports are not carrying the fight.

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Fabio Wardley’s incredible rise continues

Fabio Wardley’s path to the top has been very different from most heavyweight champions. Before boxing full-time, he worked in recruitment and built his career through white-collar boxing before eventually turning professional. Over the last few years, he has steadily become one of Britain’s most entertaining heavyweights.

Victories over David Adeleye and Frazer Clarke pushed him into the spotlight, but it was his stoppage wins over Justis Huni and Joseph Parker that truly changed everything. Now, the unbeaten 31-year-old faces the biggest challenge of his career against a proven world-level opponent.

Dubois still has plenty to prove

Daniel Dubois may only be 28, but he already has experience in several major heavyweight fights. His knockout victory over Anthony Joshua at Wembley remains the biggest win of his career and showed exactly how dangerous he can be when he finds his rhythm. Even after losses to Oleksandr Usyk, Dubois has remained one of the division’s most feared punchers.

A victory over Fabio Wardley would make him a two-time heavyweight world champion and could push him straight back into the conversation for the biggest fights in boxing.