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HEAVYWEIGHT REMATCH: Dubois, Wardley Both Career-Heavy for London Title Fight

Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley both stepped on the scales heavier than ever before their rematch Saturday at London's O2 Arena, with WBO champion Dubois at 18 stone 2 pounds and challenger Wardley at 17 stone 10 pounds. Their first fight in May produced a memorable slugfest—Wardley knocked Dubois down twice before the champion stopped him in the 11th round after a brutal assault. The rematch carries genuine stakes: Wardley believes he can finish what he started if he converts his early dominance more decisively, while Dubois will be looking to repeat his comeback victory.
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